6,868 Trees to be Affected for Bengaluru Metro Phase 3
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.
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.
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