Navi Mumbai Tree Damage: CBD Belapur Residents Launch Rescue Effort For Trees Allegedly Harmed By Chemical Injection
Navi Mumbai: Concerned over the condition of several mature trees in CBD Belapur that were allegedly damaged by chemical injection, local residents and environmental activists have launched a citizen-led effort to revive them, alleging that the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s intervention was limited to applying lime. Also Watch: Activist Paramdeep Garewal led the effort, mobilising residents…
Navi Mumbai residents and environmental activists are working to rescue trees allegedly damaged by chemical injection in CBD Belapur. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) reportedly only applied lime to the trees, which residents claim is insufficient. Activist Paramdeep Garewal led the rescue effort, mobilising locals and arranging water and materials for the treatment.
The damaged areas were first treated with Bordeaux paste, followed by removal of weeds, construction debris, and loosening of compacted soil. Humic acid, organic vermicompost, Suphala fertiliser, copper sulphate, and Bordeaux paste were then applied to support the stressed trees. The total cost of materials was Rs 7,400. The trees had previously been under scrutiny after activists alleged drilling and chemical injection, causing visible damage.
NatConnect Foundation criticised the NMMC's response, stating that lime alone is inadequate and urging regular monitoring and investigation of the alleged damage.
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