<p>As many as 1,968 trees along National Highway 206 (Tumakuru-Shivamogga), are proposed to be axed for the widening work of 49-KM stretch of the NH, which passes through Tarikere and Kadur taluks.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Deputy Conservator of Forests N H Jagannath said a meeting inviting objections from the people will be held at the office of DCF, Kadur, on January 31. Saplings of jack-fruit, neem and other useful trees will be planted on both sides of the road, after the widening.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The forest department has already approved the axing of 3,455 trees for the widening of Kaduru-Mudigere road on NH 173.</p>.<p>An engineer from the National Highways Authority of India said that the tender process was in progress for Rs 900-crore road work project and the work was expected to be started by June.</p>
<p>As many as 1,968 trees along National Highway 206 (Tumakuru-Shivamogga), are proposed to be axed for the widening work of 49-KM stretch of the NH, which passes through Tarikere and Kadur taluks.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Deputy Conservator of Forests N H Jagannath said a meeting inviting objections from the people will be held at the office of DCF, Kadur, on January 31. Saplings of jack-fruit, neem and other useful trees will be planted on both sides of the road, after the widening.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The forest department has already approved the axing of 3,455 trees for the widening of Kaduru-Mudigere road on NH 173.</p>.<p>An engineer from the National Highways Authority of India said that the tender process was in progress for Rs 900-crore road work project and the work was expected to be started by June.</p>
