The Yanaimalai Green Foundation celebrated its 250th consecutive week of tree planting in Madurai, focusing on Vanni saplings and involving schoolchildren to foster environmental awareness.
The Save Tapovan campaign against tree felling did not impact Nashik corporation elections. BJP won all Tapovan wards despite activists' efforts, with the matter now before the NGT.
Panjab University in Chandigarh boasts 5,045 mature trees across its campus. The horticulture department maintains diverse species, creating unique botanical corridors and preserving green cover amid urban growth.
A Range Forest Officer in Bengaluru has filed a formal complaint regarding the illegal cutting of 101 trees. The action violates the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976.
Fallen trees from Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden are being transformed into beautiful wood sculptures, giving them a new artistic life and reducing waste.
A fresh assessment in Hyderabad reveals only 867 banyan trees exist at Chevella site, with many burnt or damaged. Researchers warn of survival risks as NHAI plans to preserve trees in highway median.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has initiated a formal inquiry into the unauthorized cutting of Khair trees in government forests of Ropar district, raising concerns over forest conservation.
Rajasthan government and private sector launch initiative to plant 10 lakh Khejri trees in solar hubs like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Barmer by 2028, addressing local protests and promoting environmental stewardship.
Haryana forest department creates preservation plots in villages to protect disappearing native trees like khejri and jal, shifting focus from new plantations to conservation.
Forest officials in Punjab discovered 150 Khair trees illegally chopped down near Ropar. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking those responsible.
Environmental activists in Mysuru protest the planned removal of 48 Neem trees for the Devalapura flyover, questioning safety measures and project planning.
Mysuru authorities seek permit to remove 48 neem trees for a flyover at Devalapura junction, a designated 'black spot' with 7 fatal accidents in 3 years. Read the full story.
Discover a lush 20-acre forest park near Chennai's Arignar Anna Zoo. Walk shaded trails, see rare Ghats trees, and explore butterfly & bamboo gardens. Entry is just ₹20. Plan your visit now!
A Thane magistrate court acquitted a housing society & its secretary in a 2020 illegal tree-felling case, citing insufficient evidence & procedural lapses by the prosecution. Details inside.
NGT central bench refers Ayodhya Bypass tree-cutting case to Delhi, seeks nationwide policy for large-scale felling in development projects. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 10 crore drive to plant 9,000 trees along the metro route, filling gaps missed in earlier massive plantation campaigns. Read more.
A three-member NGT committee inspected Nashik sites where trees are marked for felling for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure. Read about the panel's findings and the upcoming report.
Madras High Court halts a GO after illegal felling of 1200+ trees, including native shola, in Kodaikanal's Berijam forest. Four officials suspended. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad's ACB investigates a suspected Rs 67 crore irregularity in the civic body's tree plantation drive after costs doubled. Read the full details of the probe.
Delhi LG grants exemption under Tree Act for 3.2-hectare drain project. 84 trees may be affected. Exemption is not permission to cut, says notification.
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
BMRCL's Phase 3 expansion impacts 6,868 trees; 65% face felling. A heritage banyan is among them. The corporation pledges compensatory planting. Details inside.
Bombay High Court permits BMC to cut 45,675 mangroves for coastal road, citing public interest. Orders annual audit for 10 years on compensatory planting of 1.37 lakh trees in Palghar. Read the full verdict details.
Urban forestry research identifies five common tree species that cause repeated issues in residential yards, from property damage to high maintenance. Learn which popular trees to avoid for a hassle-free garden.
Scientists stunned to find solid gold particles in Norway spruce needles. New research reveals bacteria are the hidden alchemists, transforming ions into metal. This discovery could revolutionize mineral prospecting and environmental cleanup.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation identifies 3,300 new trees choked by concrete. High-powered committee reviews progress, stresses long-term solutions for tree health. Read the full update.
HMDA pruned three mature rain trees in Hyderabad, citing sunlight for plants. Environmentalists call it unscientific and damaging. Will the trees survive?
Residents of Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru held a silent protest against the felling of 15 trees for a road project. They demand transparency and sustainable urban planning. Read more about their fight to save the city's green cover.
Ailanthus altissima, or Tree of Heaven, is an invasive species spreading in Indian cities. Learn how to identify it and the serious structural, ecological, and health risks it poses to residential areas.
Discover the world's 10 oldest living trees, from Sweden's 9,550-year-old Old Tjikko to California's Methuselah. Explore their incredible stories and where to find these ancient natural wonders.