GREATER NOIDA, Jan. 23 -- The Greater Noida authority on Thursday said it has issued an expression of interest (EOI) to hire an agency for tree transplantation in the city with an aim to protect the green cover, while making space for infrastructure projects.

Currently, the Greater Noida authority wants to relocate fully grown trees from Gaur Chowk to make way for an underpass there.

As per the EOI document, the selected agency will conduct an assessment to identify trees suitable for transplantation and conduct safe and efficient tree transplantation processes including, excavation, transportation and replanting.

"The agency will also prepare detailed reports on each transplantation project before going ahead with the transplant. The ...