Urban tree lovers fail to connect the dots between the struggles in the hinterlands and the predicament of urbanisation and the consequent concretisation of the cities. Rarely does one hear the urban tree lover standing up or speaking on behalf of the fisherfolk and the farmers trying to protect their land for their livelihoods
"It's important that development happens with minimum damage to the environment. We must have sustainable development and we must listen to local communities," said Aaditya Thackeray.
The NGOs and environment experts participating in Saturday’s march said they have decided to continue their protest until the demand of not felling trees is accepted by the authorities.
The walk from Sambhaji Garden gate to Garware bridge through the riverside road will see the protesters, under the banner of Save Mula-Mutha, demanding to clean the river first instead of merely conducting beautification.
The municipal commissioner did not take the call when The Indian Express sought his response to the remarks made by environment experts and their returning of awards in protest of infrastructure projects.