Trees transplanted for flyover construction sprout new leaves
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Guwahati: Fresh leaves have emerged on several trees recently translocated from Ambari to Lachit Ghat along Mahatma Gandhi Road, as part of the flyover construction project connecting Noonmati to Ambari.
The Public Works Department, in collaboration with a Delhi-based firm, started translocation of over 70 trees two months ago.
Dimpal Saikia, PWD executive engineer, said during this phase, the trees will receive regular watering to keep the carved root zone moist and also organic manure to keep pests and insects away. "Additionally, the soil will be covered with a protective layer, so that its moisture can be retained, helping in their growth.
A party has been given the contract of maintaining the trees for three years," she said.
The Rs 25-lakh project, managed by DIMTC Services, aims for a 95% survival rate, despite public skepticism over the translocation's scientific basis and survival odds. Zakir Alam of DIMTC said, "If the maintenance is done right, significant growth can be seen."
The translocation of these trees come under fire from critics who argue the process was executed unscientifically. They said future relocations must be preceded by comprehensive studies.
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