Shivamogga citizens question cutting of trees on Science Field
A citizens' forum in Shivamogga has protested the cutting of approximately 30 trees at Science Field, alleging that proper procedures and public consultations were ignored. The trees were removed to facilitate the construction of a new school building.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing tension between urban infrastructure development and environmental conservation in Indian cities.
The Shivamogga Nagarika Hitarakshana Vedikegala Okkoota, a federation of citizens’ welfare forums in the city, has alleged that around 30 trees were cut at Science Field in the city without following the proper procedure.
The members of the forum staged a protest at the venue, on Saturday. lt is said that the trees were cut to take up the construction of a building for a Karnataka Public School, for which Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa and other elected representatives laid a foundation stone recently.
The protesters expressed doubts if the trees were cut without obtaining valid permission from the Forest Department. There had been no public consultation before axing the trees in an area that falls under the Green Zone, they said.
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