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Hans India
06-06-2025
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- Hans India
250-yr-old banyan tree transplanted amid road expansion work
Mangaluru: On World Environment Day, a 250-year-old banyan tree, along with neem and peepal trees, was uprooted to facilitate road widening work near Adi Udupi Higher Primary School. The development sparked a mix of concern and relief among city residents, who cherish the banyan tree as part of their local heritage. In a commendable effort to preserve the historic tree, a dedicated group of environmentalists — including Katyayini Rao, Gururaj Rao, Nihal, Gaurav Rao, Satyaprasad Kamat, Lucky, Lokesh, and Surendra Pandit — successfully translocated the banyan tree approximately 20 meters away from its original location. The team carefully treated the roots with protective substances and ensured the tree's safe replantation. 'This tree is woven into the collective memory of generations,' said environmentalist Katyayini Rao. 'We could not let it vanish without making every effort to save it.' The intricate operation required expert coordination and was carried out with local support and professional guidance. Professor Vijay Rao, a local resident involved in the process, elaborated on the recovery measures: 'Post-translocation, we applied one kilogram of biozyme granules along with Single superphosphate (SSP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP) to aid root nourishment. For the damaged parts, copper oxychloride (COC) was used in a carefully prepared solution to prevent infection and encourage healing.' He further added that the team plans to spray a water-based NPK fertiliser (19:19:19) fifteen days post-transplantation to enhance the tree's recovery and stimulate new growth. This successful translocation stands as a testament to community commitment towards conserving natural heritage even amid urban development pressures.
Hans India
05-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
250-Year-Old Banyan Tree Uprooted and Transplanted Amid Road Expansion Work
Mangaluru: On World Environment Day, a 250-year-old banyan tree, along with neem and peepal trees, was uprooted to facilitate road widening work near Adi Udupi Higher Primary School. The development sparked a mix of concern and relief among city residents, who cherish the banyan tree as part of their local heritage. In a commendable effort to preserve the historic tree, a dedicated group of environmentalists — including Katyayini Rao, Gururaj Rao, Nihal, Gaurav Rao, Satyaprasad Kamat, Lucky, Lokesh, and Surendra Pandit — successfully translocated the banyan tree approximately 20 meters away from its original location. The team carefully treated the roots with protective substances and ensured the tree's safe replantation. 'This tree is woven into the collective memory of generations,' said environmentalist Katyayini Rao. 'We could not let it vanish without making every effort to save it.' The intricate operation required expert coordination and was carried out with local support and professional guidance. Professor Vijay Rao, a local resident involved in the process, elaborated on the recovery measures: 'Post-translocation, we applied one kilogram of biozyme granules along with Single superphosphate (SSP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP) to aid root nourishment. For the damaged parts, copper oxychloride (COC) was used in a carefully prepared solution to prevent infection and encourage healing.' He further added that the team plans to spray a water-based NPK fertiliser (19:19:19) fifteen days post-transplantation to enhance the tree's recovery and stimulate new growth. This successful translocation stands as a testament to community commitment towards conserving natural heritage even amid urban development pressures.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Three trees cut on World Environment Day translocated by green enthusiasts in Udupi
A banyan tree, believed to be 250-years-old, with a neem and a peepal tree located on Malpe-Thirthahalli National Highway 169-A in Udupi were brought down on the World Environment Day for widening the highway. However, a group of environmentally conscious individuals of Udupi ensured that they were translocated about 20 m away from where they had stood earlier. The trees were in front of Adi Udupi Higher Primary School on the highway in between Malpe and Karvali Bypass. The banyan tree especially was known to generations of school children. The group with—Katyayini Rao, Gururaj Rao, Vijay Rao, Nihal, Gaurav Rao, Satyaprasad Kamat, Lucky, Lokesh, and Surendra Pandit—ensured that the trees were carefully uprooted, their roots treated with protective substances before re-planting. The operation, which required precision and coordination, was carried out by the locals with the help of experts. Referring to the old banyan tree in particular, Katyayini Rao said that it is part of collective memory of many. 'We could not watch it vanish without trying to save it,' she said. Explaining about the translocation process, Vijay Rao, professor of a pre-university college said that after relocating the trees, one kg of biozyme granules along with SSP and DAP were used for recovery. Copper Oxychloride (COC), which comes in powdered form, was used for the damaged parts. It was mixed with water until completely dissolved, and then applied throughout the affected areas of the trees, he said. Prof. Rao said that to support the trees post-translocation, the team will spray a water-mixed NPK solution (19:19:19) fifteen days later, ensuring it covers entire trees to promote their regrowth.
