29 of 73 trees on Guntur road widening stretch can be transplanted, finds ANU study
A study by Acharya Nagarjuna University determined that 29 of 73 trees affected by Guntur's road widening project can be transplanted. The remaining 44 trees are deemed unsafe due to pest infestations and will be removed.
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This highlights the balance between urban infrastructure development and environmental conservation in Indian cities.
A scientific assessment by the Departments of Botany and Microbiology at Acharya Nagarjuna University has found that 29 of the 73 affected trees can be safely transplanted, while the remaining 44 are unsuitable for relocation, as the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) undertakes road widening works from Hanumayya Company to Brindavan Gardens Centre. The study was conducted to determine the feasibility of preserving mature avenue trees that need to be removed or shifted for the project.
Municipal Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok said the civic body was committed to protecting the city’s green cover by relocating as many healthy trees as possible through scientifically approved methods. He said the university’s assessment would guide every stage of the exercise.
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