GREATER NOIDA, Nov. 28 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken note of the action taken by Uttar Pradesh forest authorities in connection with the illegal felling of 980 trees on land earlier leased to Daewoo Motors in Greater Noida and has issued fresh directions to prevent further violations.

In its order dated 25 November, the tribunal disposed of two connected applications after examining the fact-finding report submitted by the chief conservator of forest, western zone, Meerut, and the affidavit of the principal chief conservator of forests.

The tribunal recorded that the fact-finding report submitted by the chief conservator of forest, on May 8, 2025 disclosed that "total 980 trees were cut out of which three were Neem tree...