Dossier
urban forestry
Coverage of urban forestry in the Nexus archive.
- Chembur tree fall incident: BMC’s report faces scrutiny over clean chit to officials
The Chembur tree fall incident has led to scrutiny of the BMC's report, which cleared officials of responsibility. Urban forestry experts argue the report neglects shared agency accountability and criticizes a one-size-fits-all clause for preventing future tree collapses.
- Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Scientists argue urban trees are essential infrastructure, providing cooling, flood mitigation, and habitat. They urge cities to prioritize funding and maintenance for urban forests as critical infrastructure, similar to education or transportation.