Why Aarey forest should not be cut?

The trees were proposed to be cut for Mumbai metro-3 project and specifically for construction of a car shed, it said and added the high court refused to recognise Aarey as a forest or declare it as an ecological sensitive issue because of jurisdictional limits.

Why should we save Aarey forest?

Aarey also acts as a buffer to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. A buffer means that animals birds and other wildlife may stray in and out. Aarey keeps these creatures from straying into the city-proper, and prevents unpleasant interactions between man and wildlife.

Where did the issue of clearing forests for constructing the metro car shed take place?

Around 800 acres of land in Mumbai’s Aarey have been declared a reserve forest, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said Sunday, adding that the construction of the controversial car shed for a Metrorail project in the area would be shifted to Kanjurmag.

Is Aarey forest going to be cut?

The trees were being cleared to make way for a car shed for Mumbai Metro’s phase III. Having felled 2,141 trees at the Aarey Milk Colony, the Mumbai Metro said on Monday that it will honour the Supreme Court order and will not cut any more trees at the contested site.

What is Aarey forest controversy?

The controversy over felling of trees at Aarey Milk colony began after 29 August 2019, when the BMC’s Tree Authority gave permission to cut trees at the site of the proposed (now scrapped) car shed. All the Shiv Sena members in the Tree Authority voted against the action, while the BJP and NCP members supported it.

What happened Aarey forest?

It has decided to give 74 acres of Aarey land to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL). The area which was acquired by the MMRCL was 82 acres (33 ha.) This decision was challenged in courts by a number of activists and by the Shiv Sena, then the ruling partner of the BJP.

What is aarey forest controversy?

What is aarey metro car shed project?

A row over the transfer of the Mumbai Metro-3 (Colaba-Bandra-Seepz) car shed, from Aarey Milk Colony to Kanjurmarg has revived a four-decade-old tug of war between the Centre and the state government over the ownership of the salt pan lands spread across some 5,500 acres in Mumbai.

What happened aarey protest?

The trees, part of a green strip known as Aarey colony, were being cut to make way for a new metro rail project. But a high court dismissed the petitions on Friday, sparking protests as officials began felling the trees.

What is Aarey forest movement?

The Uddhav Thackeray government had declared 800 acres of land in Aarey as reserve forest last year. The handover ends the nearly seven years of battle by the citizens of Mumbai to save the last green patch of the city, where the previous government wanted to build a car shed for the metro project.

Is a colony?

Aarey Forest (also known as Aarey Milk Colony and Aarey Colony) is a rich urban forest which is within the eco sensitive zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)….Aarey Forest.

Aarey Milk Colony (India) Aarey Colony
District	Mumbai Suburban
Locality	Goregaon (East)
Established	1949
Founded by	Govt. Of India

How many trees are there in aarey forest?

five lakh trees
According to the letter, Aarey forest is located adjacent to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and has five lakh trees.

What is the Mumbai Metro Rail plan to cut trees?

Protests began in September when Mumbai Metro Rail’s plan to cut around 2,700 trees in Aarey Colony became public knowledge. The MMRC succeeded in chopping down 2,141 of the permitted 2,185 tree to make space for a car depot for the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro.

Will construction of Mumbai Metro car shed at Aarey Colony be stopped?

The MMRC succeeded in chopping down 2,141 of the permitted 2,185 tree to make space for a car depot for the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro. NEW DELHI: There is no stay on the construction of the Mumbai Metro car shed at Aarey Colony, the Supreme Court said on Monday, clarifying that its status quo order is applicable only on felling of trees there.

Will Maharashtra government stop cutting trees in Aarey Colony?

The top court asked the Maharashtra government to stop cutting trees in Aarey Colony and directed it to maintain status quo till the next hearing on October 21. Tushar Mehta, the Solicitor General appearing on behalf of the Municipal Corporation, Mumbai, sought time to submit response to the petitions, which have been filed.

Is no more felling of trees in Aarey Colony?

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta was assured by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the BMC, that no further felling of tree is being done in Aarey colony and complete status quo is being maintained following the apex court’s last order.