The proposed removal of at least 1,446 trees in the Hadapsar-Mundhwa ward of Pune has ignited widespread public opposition, leading to over 2,000 objections submitted to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) by June 9. The primary concern revolves around the cutting of trees within the Botanical Garden, which has become a focal point for intense public debate and social media campaigns. Activists and environmental groups have mobilized to raise awareness about what they perceive as a significant threat to Pune’s green cover. The land in question is currently under the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and is in the process of being transferred to the PMC, a move that has heightened fears about the future of the green space. Bharat Gaikwad from the Hadapsar-Mundhwa ward office explained that the tree-felling proposal is linked to the Riverfront Development Project, although he noted that no permission has been granted yet. Environmentalists argue that mature trees are essential for ecological health, regardless of their species, and are calling for more transparency regarding the project and the tree census conducted at the site. The high volume of objections indicates a growing public concern over environmental impacts associated with development projects in Pune.