Fearing the loss of 186 trees in their premises, along with the destruction of an old age home and school for the differently abled, All Saints’ Church authorities along with other concerned citizens submitted a petition to the civic agency on April 8. The letter lists out 13 species of trees, including Purple Jacaranda, Tamarind, Silver Oak and African Sausage, which will be lost due to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation’s (BMRCL) proposed Phase-2 line from Gottigere to Nagawara.

Petitioners say the church, located near Vellara Junction, is one of the few remaining lung spaces in the area, with some of the trees here being 150 years old.

So the congregation is knocking every door possible to save the heritage church and the land and the opportunity school for special children and the green cover.