Just 993 Old Trunks, 32k Missing: Ludhiana Tree Census Exposes Mass Axing

Just 993 old trunks, 32k missing: Ludhiana tree census exposes mass axing

Ludhiana’s first tree census maps 2 lakh trees in 46 wards, finds mostly young canopy and flags 32,876 mechanically cut trees indicating illegal felling.

In first-ever tree census for a Punjab city, Ludhiana maps and geo-tags 2 lakh trees

Maharashtra-based private firm hired at Rs 29 per tree; 46 of 95 wards covered in first phase; 700 heritage trees identified; 80% of trees found healthy