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The peepal tree , weighing over 30 tonnes and aged over 60, has been transplanted to Arekere lake bed The tree, which was along the Gottigere-Nagawara Metro line alignment, has escaped the axe. Environmentalist Vijay Nishanth said the peepal tree was pruned and carefully removed. BENGALURU: A huge tree on Bannerghatta Road which was standing in the way of the Metro project has found new life, thanks to the efforts of environmentalists citizen groups and the authorities. However, the tree got stuck at Vega City Mall Junction on JP Road as the stretch is narrow. “It was taken to Arekere lake bed around 5pm, where a huge pit had been dug to replant it..