Scientific planning improves tree transplantation success for Rishikesh highway project

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Experts warn that transplanting 754 trees for the Rishikesh highway project faces low success rates without scientific planning and technical supervision. The project involves widening a road through the Shivalik Elephant Reserve, prompting protests. Experts emphasize matching recipient sites to original habitats and careful seasonal selection for transplantation. A 2021 report found insufficient evidence for tree translocation as a standard practice, highlighting the need for research and standardized procedures.


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