The tree park project in Turahalli has been put on hold after a citizen campaign, but the campaigners have different ideas on how the forest should be protected henceforth.
Small water bodies host a variety of bird and animal species, and ensure water security. But unlike lakes, they are completely ignored. A majority of these water bodies have already been filled up.
Zafar Futehally was deeply concerned about the rapidly developing city of Bangalore, and involved himself with conservation issues, particularly on lakes in the city.
