Summary:
A forest area in Sector 92 has thousands of eucalyptus trees which could be over 20 years old. Eucalyptus usually mature in 15 years.“We cut the trees in Sector 91 because it was marked for the eco-park plan. Of 110 acres of forest cover in the region, only 75 acres are under the eco-park plan. We have conducted an audit for the number of trees cut in Sector 91 and so far, 2,994 trees have been cut,” the DFO said.“While removal of eucalyptus could eventually be necessary for Noida, the forest department should never attempt it in one go. Of these, 2,994 trees have already been cut, including 62 that are of non-eucalyptus variety..