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Commuters on the Cherthala–Arookkutty route urge authorities to remove hazardous, overhanging trees near the Chenganda Bridge, warning that falling branches amid surging traffic threaten lives before a tragedy occurs.
A controversial order permitting protected tree felling on assigned land was issued despite a district collector's warnings, later quashed by the High Court.
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John intervened, causing the withdrawal of a case against a landowner for felling trees on his patta land, amid concerns over departmental overreach.
The Kerala High Court will review a petition from the Augustine brothers, accused in a ₹1.4 crore timber cheating case related to the Muttil tree-felling scandal, seeking to halt proceedings.
In Thodupuzha, dangerous trees along main roads threaten travellers, with the local Tree Committee reportedly inactive. The municipality now promises action before the monsoon.
The mahogany tree removal in Kodungoor faces bureaucratic delays, threatening a nearby house.
Banyan tree at Kangathu Junction, a landmark in Kollam, is being cut down due to safety concerns.
Teak tree removal has occurred due to a road widening project in Mullankolly, marking the end of a century-old landmark.
Jacarandas shed their leaves in December and burst into full bloom by late February
Bamboo cutting in Nadukaani Churam is now being handled by workers from Salem due to a lack of local skilled labor.
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