Every Hour Five Trees Are Cut Down in Delhi: High Court Seeks Action Plan From Forest Department

Aiman J. Chishti

25 March 2023 4:05 PM IST

  • Every Hour Five Trees Are Cut Down in Delhi: High Court Seeks Action Plan From Forest Department

    Recently, the Delhi High Court sought an expedited action plan from the Forest Department after it was brought to the court's attention that, for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021, five trees are being cut down every hour in Delhi with prior permission from the Tree Officer.The bench of Justice Najmi Waziri said, “Remedying the harm and loss of tree-cover would possibly take another 20 years...

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