Massive tree cutting in Da Lat for road expansion
As many as 148 trees in Da Lat City, in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, have been removed to expand Hoang Van Thu Street.
Among the trees, 76 three-needle pines, 62 African tulip trees, and ten other species have been cut down, while 52 Jacaranda and Japanese cherry trees were relocated.
Among the trees, 76 three-needle pines, 62 African tulip trees, and ten other species have been cut down, while 52 Jacaranda and Japanese cherry trees were relocated.
As many as 148 trees in Da Lat City, in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, have been removed to expand Hoang Van Thu Street (Photo by An Sinh)
Old pine trees, averaging 15 metres in height and 47 cm in diameter, have become symbols of Da Lat, leaving many residents expressing regrets at their removal.
The expansion of Hoang Van Thu Street will span 1.2 kilometres from the Tran Phu-Ba Thang Hai-Tran Le intersection to the Hoang Van Thu-Nguyen Dinh Quan intersection. The project's total investment is VND138 billion (USD5.56 million).
Earlier, the Da Lat People's Committee proposed cutting down 180 trees for the project. However, the provincial authorities agreed to remove 148 trees.
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