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Bengaluru's Exotic Trees: A Growing Hazard

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-02T12:31:41.338586+05:30

- The civic authorities' preference for foreign ornamental trees has become a growing concern for Bengaluru's residents. - These trees, prone to falling even in light winds and rain, have created a sense of fear among the people. - During this monsoon, a total of 1,271 trees have fallen across various zones in the city, causing accidents and damage. - Environmentalists suggest halting repeated road digging and focusing on planting native tree species to reduce incidents. - BBMP has established 28 tree management teams to address the issue, but their performance has been lagging, leading to public distress. Source: [Bangalore Mirror](https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/cover-story/a-thing-of-beauty-not-a-joy-forever/articleshow/112973582.cms)

The civic authorities' preference for foreign ornamental trees has become a growing concern for Bengaluru's residents.
These trees, prone to falling even in light winds and rain, have created a sense of fear among the people.
During this monsoon, a total of 1,271 trees have fallen across various zones in the city, causing accidents and damage.
Environmentalists suggest halting repeated road digging and focusing on planting native tree species to reduce incidents.
BBMP has established 28 tree management teams to address the issue, but their performance has been lagging, leading to public distress.

Source: Bangalore Mirror