Objections invited over felling of 137 trees in Koorgalli, Yelwal
The Forest Department is seeking public objections regarding the planned felling of 137 trees for an industrial healthcare center in Koorgalli, Yelwal. BEML Limited has requested permission to remove various types of trees that obstruct the project. Members of the public can submit their objections until May 25, as per the Karnataka Tree Preservation Act.
- ▪The proposed felling includes 47 teak trees and 13 acacia trees.
- ▪A total of 137 trees are planned for removal, including various forest species.
- ▪Public objections can be submitted to the Tree Officer in Mysuru by May 25.
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The Forest Department has invited public objections to the proposed felling of 137 trees for the construction of an industrial healthcare centre building within the premises of BEML Limited in Koorgalli village of Yelwal hobli in Mysuru taluk.According to a press release, BEML Limited has sought permission to remove trees blocking the proposed project in Survey Nos. 10, 17, 20, 28, 29, 35, 41, 184, 226, 14, 21, 30, 31, 32, 51, 163, 165, 168, 169, 219, 222 and 230/1.The proposal includes the removal of 47 teak trees, 13 acacia trees, 10 mahogany trees, 50 trees belonging to forest species, nine Felloform trees, six silver trees, one orchid tree and one honge tree, taking the total number of trees proposed for felling to 137.Under the provisions of the Karnataka Tree Preservation Act,…
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