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No breathing space for trees: NGO takes fight to green court
Source: Hindustan Times, Date: , 2015
After months of
trying to persuade authorities to clear concrete around trees, a city based NGO
has filed a petition in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) against concrete
sidewalks that cover base of trees. Trees that dot the streets of Gurgaon are
few and far between, but even those few are quickly drying up. According to
environmentalists, some space should be left around trees to allow air and
water into the roots. However, the newly constructed footpaths in several parts
of the city are not following this practice.“By doing so they are killing the
roots and the tree itself. Gardeners call this area the protected root zone and
its health is critical. When concrete is placed over the roots, the digging
required to create the patio or concrete space damages critical root
structures,” said Vivek Kamboj, founder of NGO Haryali that has filed the
petition. Interestingly, concrete-covered trees are seen close to several
government offices, including the forest department’s office. Other locations
include roads near sector 31, 46 and 40, Udyog Vihar, Civil Lines and near
Rajiv Chowk.
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http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/no-breathing-space-for-trees-ngo-takes-fight-to-green-court/article1-1314473.aspx
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