To save trees, NGO removes concrete layer around roots

Tribune News Service

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Kurukshetra, June 27

Green Earth, a non-governmental organisation, has come out to save trees by removing concrete and paver blocks around the trees at different locations in Kurukshetra.

Naresh Bhardwaj, a member of Green Earth, said, “Concrete has been put in an unscientific manner and it is damaging the root structure of the trees. When concrete is placed over the roots, it damages the critical root structures and inhibits the tree’s ability to take in water and oxygen. That results in the tree’s death. It also leaves no space for water seepage, resulting in fall in groundwater level.”

He said, “The National Green Tribunal in 2013 had ordered the authorities concerned to ensure that concrete within 1m radius of tree trunk should be removed forthwith. Precaution should be taken so that no concrete or construction or repairing work is done at least within 1m radius of the trunk of trees. But no attention is being paid anywhere and the NGT orders are being violated. Memorandums have also been given to the administration in this regard but to no avail.”