- High Court Orders Transplantation of Trees Along Ganeshkhind Road: The High Court has mandated the transplantation of 71 trees along Ganeshkhind Road as part of a previous road-widening project. Additionally, the PMC has been directed to plant 5,000 compensatory trees, maintain a 95% survival rate for 10 years, and publish quarterly progress reports.
- Parisar Expresses Disappointment with PMC’s Decision: Ranjit Gadgil, Program Director at Parisar, expressed disappointment with the PMC’s decision to allow the cutting of 120 trees without completing the earlier compensatory plantation. Parisar has filed a contempt petition against the PMC for alleged non-compliance with the High Court’s directives.
- Senior PMC Official Defends Tree Cutting for Metro Stations: A senior PMC official defended the decision to cut trees for the construction of Metro stations. However, environmentalists remain skeptical, citing the lack of transparency and accountability in the PMC’s actions.
- Debates Reignited About Urban Development vs. Environmental Conservation: The PMC’s decision has reignited debates about balancing urban development with environmental conservation in Pune. The municipal commissioner is set to submit an affidavit to the High Court in January, leaving the fate of Pune’s green cover uncertain.
Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing issue.
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