439 trees marked for felling for two Bengaluru infrastructure projects

A total of 439 trees have been identified for felling for two infrastructure projects in Bengaluru: strengthening the power transmission network at the KPTCL Hoodi Substation and road expansion/resurfacing at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. The identified trees include 340 trees within the existing 400/220 kV Hoodi Substation premises and 99 trees for road work and related infrastructure at Yelahanka Air Force Station. Authorities mandated planting 10 saplings for every felled or relocated tree, which must be maintained for a minimum of five years.