This is my letter published in Star of Mysore dated 25.6.2009 in Voice of the Reader column.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
TREE TRANSPLANTING NOT FEASIBLE
Transplanting trees has been suggested as a possible solution to felling trees (SOM dated June 23). It may be feasible in other areas or in other countries like the US. But transplanting trees on Lalitha Mahal road is only detrimental to the delicate ecological balance found there. The trees surrounding Karanji Lake is home to thousands of migratory birds which visit the area during different seasons for breeding. This area provides an optimum atmosphere for those birds which cannot sur- vive in the drastic conditions of their home land. They travel thousands of miles just to breed or escape from severe cold or heat of their native place. If we uproot the trees, they will have nowhere to go as they do not move with the transplanted trees. We humans may build roads anywhere but the rare birds cannot transfer their homes for our sake, they are highly specific in their behaviour.
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I happened to pass by mysore and was happy to witness a huge lake just outside Mysore towards Nanjangudu. It was such a delight to the eyes no wonder Wodeyars regained Mysore.
My point here is why dont the KFD seal these lakes and protect them. Anyways there are no human habitation here. They can make a beautiful paradise out of it not spending much. You dont only do things better by spending right. They dont do it. Thats the sad part and they instead might harm the lake getting a road nearby!
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