MUMBAI: A heritage peepal tree which had been majestically standing for over five decades close to Pantnagar in Gharkopar (East) was recently felled for the rebuilding of a road over-bridge (ROB) project connecting Ghatkopar east and west sides over the railway line, made for a sad sight for tree lovers.
It is all the more worrisome that a total 69 trees are to be cut for the ROB, which includes seven heritage trees (over 50 years of age) on this stretch which is from Shreyas cinema junction to Ghatkopar bus depot.
Three very old banyan trees in Ghatkopar (west) will be cut, although a few nature lovers are desperately trying to save them.
