New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Delhi's state forest and wildlife department has given permission to transplant 32 trees for the expansion of the apron facilities at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, but prohibited any tree-felling, according to an order. The order, dated January 22, allowed the activity under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. Works will include apron maintenance, repair and overhaul, it read. "The compensatory plantation site proposed at New Udaan Bhawan, opposite terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi was inspected by concerned field staff and was found suitable and sufficient to plant 320 tree saplings," read the order, a copy of which was accessed by HT. Further, these will have to be maintained for a period of seven years, it said. The application had initially sought permission to cut and transplant 34 trees. The order said that the applicant has deposited Rs.18.24 lakh for carrying out the transplantation and maintenance. A tree officer must be informed at least three days before starting the work....