As part of the #FreeTheTree campaign, citizens, Namma Bengaluru Foundation, and Namma Bangalore Post conducted tree walks and inspections at Judicial Layout, Yelahanka, and RMZ Galleria Residences. Concerned residents, cyclists, and environmentalists joined hands to raise awareness about the felling of healthy trees for Corridor-1 (KSR-Devanahalli). The campaign continues to…...
Citizen-Led Recommendations for Sustainable Tree Management in BSRP
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, along with Citizens For Citizens and Vruksha Foundation, met Mr. R K Singh, Director of Projects at K-RIDE, to present recommendations on tree felling and compensatory plantation for the suburban rail project (33,000 trees). The team emphasized the need for a thorough assessment, transparency, and complete documentation.…...
Protecting Median Trees on Double Road, Indiranagar
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, in collaboration with Jhatkaa.org and tree activists, invited Mr. B G L Swamy, DCF of BBMP Forest, to inspect the median trees on Double Road, Indiranagar. The team emphasized that footpaths, not medians, should be used for walking, advocating for tree retention, soil conservation, and better water…...
Petition to Save 32,756 Trees in Bengaluru
Namma Bengaluru Foundation and concerned citizens of Bengaluru submitted a petition to the DCF Forest, BBMP, BLG Swamy, urging action to protect 32,756 trees from felling under the Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). The appeal emphasized the environmental impact and proposed sustainable solutions to mitigate the loss of green cover.…...
Save 33,000 Trees: Protecting Bengaluru’s Green Cover
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, in association with Jhatkaa.org, launched an online petition to prevent the felling of 33,000 trees for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). While the project aims to enhance sustainable mobility, its ecological impact is severe. NBF has urged BBMP, K-RIDE, and tree authorities to reconsider tree removal,…...
Mega Tree Plantation Drive at Thippagondanahalli Lake Reservoir, Magadi
Namma Bengaluru Foundation in association with Lions Club, BBMP, Koti Vruksha Sainya and NSS had organised a Mega Tree plantation drive at Thippagondanahalli Lake Reservoir on 19th September 2021. More than 1000 saplings were planted around the reservoir by 200+ volunteers who took part in the event. Chief guests for…...