3,455 trees go under axe to widen Chikkamagaluru highway

BENGALURU: The widening of National Highway-173 across Kadur-Chikkamagaluru-Mudigere in two phases has resulted in the massive felling of 3,455 trees, including many old heritage ones. In Chikkamagaluru range, 2,318 trees were felled, while in Kadur range, 1,137 trees went under the axe. Presently, the forest department has come out with a big ‘greening program’ which will be taken up in June after the completion of the widening works by May.