NGT rejects green activists’ plea, work to begin soon at eco-park

Noida | Monday | 19th November, 2018

Summary:

As per the plea, the Noida Authority was felling trees at the site of the biodiversity park in Sector 91. The eucalyptus trees which were cut were mature and were supposed to be cut 15 years ago. The tribunal, however, noted that they did not find any illegal felling in the park. The forest department does not have any further involvement,” said the DFO, Gautam Budh Nagar, AK Srivastav. This apart, one lakh shrubs were to be planted in the area.“Now with the clearance from the National Green Tibunal, it is the responsibility of the Noida Authority to complete the plantation work..