Delhi approves transplant of 1,049 trees for housing project
Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi forest department has approved the transfer of 1,049 trees and authorized the removal of 42 trees to facilitate redevelopment at the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colony in Sarojini Nagar, as per an official document. Environment activists have expressed concerns regarding this decision, questioning the survival rate of the transplanted trees and highlighting the risks associated with the loss of tree cover, which could increase climate vulnerability. The order, issued on June 19, cites permission granted under Section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, following evaluations of the proposal and…