Bangalore loosing its green cover is a constant complaint we all have but most of us have done nothing much about it..however there are some audacious move by agencies who want to keep the 'view' for their expensive billboards unhindered. They go about cutting trees planted on the street in front of the billboards, which tend to block the view if left to grow.
Below are two exmples, one on the left is on MG road near Trninity metro stn and the other is on residency next to cash pharmacy. This is typical across the city where the agencies give 'supari' to cut the trees to their stump to maintain a view.
What can be done to prevent this and let the greenery spread??
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blatant tree chopping yesterday..
New advt on the bill board on MG road today and as finishing touches..all the trees in front are chopped completely..to the root..
only if the bbmp tree officer would have put up a case and investigated into this..
probably the inaction explains BBMP's attitude towards not having any new trees on tendersure roads!
Thanks Srinidhi for brining out
This shows how BBMP is hand in glove with others.
If their is no attitude with BBMP officers, either 5 bifurcations or CM as super boss will not change the face of bangalore
The tree officer helps if you
The tree officer helps if you bring it to his notice. They do it because we ignore.
trees poisoned for billboard view
demonic
Poisoning trees quite as demonic as acid attack on women. Well, even if due largely to media (social media included) outcry, the BBMP seems to have taken some action, though doubtful if it can be seen as enough of a deterrent. Eternal vigilance by citizens need of the day.
Past instances:
http://praja.in/en/blog/murali772/2010/03/17/protecting-trees
http://praja.in/en/blog/murali772/2008/07/21/tree-vandalisation-suspect-lifestyle#comment-36102