Summary:
Experts of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Tree Authority observed that there are unique and heritage trees in Aarey Colony and these should be retained. After the visit to the site, the majority of the members of Tree Authority echoed their views against tree cutting. However, BJP members are supporting tree cutting and said that delay will escalate the cost of the metro which will be higher of tree losses. Yashwant Jadhav, standing committee chairman and also a member of Tree Authority said that they will not allow cutting trees. Activist Zoru Bhathena said that they showed tree authority members around the five-hectare area, which the government had directed the construction authority to keep untouched and preserve the trees..