The process to remove 74 trees for a canal-covering project in Haldwani has moved forward after the Forest Department granted permission to the Irrigation Department for the cutting work.
The trees are located along the approximately 2-kilometre stretch planned between Sushila Tiwari Hospital and the Hyundai showroom at Devalchaur. The project is intended to support the city’s development and reduce vehicle pressure on the national highway.
Tree assessment completed
The valuation of the trees affected by the project has been completed. Irrigation Department Executive Engineer Dinesh Singh said the Forest Department had authorised the Irrigation Department to proceed with their removal.
The 74 trees were assessed in 3 categories. Their combined valuation is 3,87,111 rupees.
- 18 fruit-bearing trees were valued at 1,21,111 rupees.
- 14 trees classified as timber trees were valued at 1,50,000 rupees.
- 42 flowering and other trees were valued at 1,16,000 rupees.
The assessment covers the trees falling within the area required for the canal-covering work. The available information does not specify the date on which cutting will begin or the project’s completion schedule.
What the project means for Haldwani
The canal-covering plan covers the route from Sushila Tiwari Hospital to Devalchaur. Authorities have linked the work to faster urban development and an effort to ease vehicle pressure on the national highway.
The approval marks a further step in the project, but the available details do not provide information about construction stages, traffic arrangements during the work or any additional environmental measures.
Conclusion
The Haldwani canal-covering project has received permission for the removal of 74 assessed trees, valued at 3,87,111 rupees in total. The work is planned across approximately 2 kilometres between Sushila Tiwari Hospital and Devalchaur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many trees are planned to be cut?
Permission has been granted for the removal of 74 trees affected by the canal-covering project.
Q. Where is the canal-covering project planned?
It is planned between Sushila Tiwari Hospital and the Hyundai showroom at Devalchaur in Haldwani.
Q. How long is the project stretch?
The planned canal-covering stretch is approximately 2 kilometres long.
Q. Why is the project being undertaken?
The project is intended to support urban development and reduce vehicle pressure on the national highway.
Q. Who approved the tree removal?
The Forest Department granted permission to the Irrigation Department for the cutting of the trees.
Q. What is the total assessed value of the trees?
The total valuation of the 74 trees is 3,87,111 rupees.
Q. How many fruit-bearing trees are included?
The assessment lists 18 fruit-bearing trees, valued at 1,21,111 rupees.
Q. How were the trees classified?
They were divided into fruit-bearing, timber, and flowering and other tree categories.
