Vanishing shade: Coimbatore’s sparse tree cover falls prey to illegal felling
Coimbatore is experiencing a decline in tree cover due to illegal felling in public spaces, exacerbated by a lack of clear enforcement guidelines. Local residents and activists are calling for stricter action from the municipal corporation to protect urban greenery.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between urban development and environmental conservation in rapidly growing cities.
The diminishing tree cover in Coimbatore is facing further threat from illegal felling of in public places in the absence of proper guidelines to curb such attempts and action to be taken against offenders.
The article presents the issue from the perspective of environmental concern while citing administrative gaps.
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