The Delhi-Dehradoon expressway promises to cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradoon. But, this will come at a high cost. 2500 trees would be cut down most of which are Sal trees, from the British Era. This will fall under the Dehradun forest division, which will cause irreparable damage to the Shivalik range causing its slopes to become unstable.

Sources said that many as 33 tree species are to be chopped in this stretch. Sal forests play a vital role in holding slippery hills of the Shivalik range and are a perfect habitat for wildlife species like leopards, tigers and elephants.

Other species going to be cut are cheer, Saigon, Gulmohar as well as fruit-bearing trees like blackberry, peepal and mango. Apart from the 2,572 trees that are listed, several smaller trees are going to be chopped. This expressway will cost around Rs 10,000 crore.

The slopes of the Shivalik ranges are extremely prone to erosion and therefore need a green cover to remain stable. Cutting the trees here and planting them “elsewhere” will not save these slopes. The instability of the slopes will become a critical issue.

The divisional forest officer (DFO) of Dehradun, Rajiv Dhima said, “A team has explored all the different options to ensure minimum loss of trees and wildlife"

For the Char Dham road project alone, Uttarakhand has lost over 28,000 trees and is set to lose more. Experts say that the small Himalayan state has witnessed extensive fragmentation of wildlife due to deforestation of late. Scientists warn of devastating repercussions if the rampant tree cutting continues.

This is the full article by Times of India. 
We have to do something fast. The National Board of Wildlife(NBWL) has already approved this project. I appeal to everyone to join hands with me to save these trees which we can give as a gift to our generations to come.