PANJIM, Jan. 30 -- Team Herald

A scathing report submitted to the High Court of Bombay at Goa has raised serious concerns over the translocation process of five rainforest trees in Porvorim, accusing the Hyderabad-based contractor, Doctor Trees, of mishandling the project with little regard for the trees' survival. The petitioner, Aaron Victor E Fernandes, has called for immediate corrective measures to address these shortcomings and to ensure that future tree translocations adhere to best practices.

The report, prepared by landscape designer and ecological consultant Parag Mody, outlines significant flaws in the translocation process. It states that future projects must be overseen by qualified professionals experienced in arboricultur...