San Miguel Corp. Defends Tree Cutting for Southern Access Link Expressway in Manila
Cutting of trees needed for road project – SMC
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San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has defended the mass cutting of trees along Quirino Avenue in Manila, necessary for the Southern Access Link Expressway (Salex) project. Despite criticism from environmental groups, SMC states that tree management activities are part of the preconstruction phase and are being conducted under permits from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
- 01SMC is clearing trees for the 3.97-kilometer Manila segment of the Southern Access Link Expressway (Salex).
- 02Over 200 of the approximately 600 trees approved for cutting have already been processed.
- 03SMC Salex has identified 94 trees suitable for relocation, with more than 30 already transferred to new sites.
- 04Environmental advocates have labeled the tree removal as 'ecological violence,' prompting further review of the project.
- 05As part of its permit, SMC Salex is mandated to plant 50,700 replacement seedlings of indigenous species.
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San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is facing backlash over its decision to cut down trees along Quirino Avenue in Manila to facilitate the construction of the Southern Access Link Expressway (Salex). The company asserts that these clearing activities are essential for the project, which spans 3.97 kilometers and follows an approved alignment to meet engineering standards while minimizing disruption. SMC Salex is conducting a thorough review of the trees affected, assessing their species and condition to determine which can be relocated or replaced. Despite their efforts, over 200 of the 600 trees designated for removal have already been processed. Environmentalists and local church leaders have criticized the actions, calling it 'ecological violence.' In response to these concerns, SMC Salex has committed to planting 50,700 replacement seedlings, including indigenous and economically valuable species, as part of their environmental obligations.
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The tree cutting for the Salex project has raised significant environmental concerns among local communities and advocates.
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