The Times of India 01.12.2009

MUMBAI: Reacting to the BMC’s decision to buy 100 big trees from Andhra Pradesh, environmentalists and citizens from across the city have written letters of dissent to civic officials.

Acting municipal commissioner R A Rajeev had said: “The young generation is restless and cannot wait too long for the trees to grow. They want everything instantly.’’

In his letter to Rajeev, environmentalist Rishi Aggarwal said, “People who love trees across any generation also enjoy the process of planting a sapling and then see it grow in front of their eyes. This holds true for tree lovers born a thousand years ago and for those who may be just 10 years old today.’’

Environmentalist Debi Goenka, in his letter to Rajeev, said, “Citizens would be willing to plant 10,000 or more trees with this money, in spaces identified by the BMC.’’