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Nature Lovers Fight Thiruvananthapuram Zoo Move
17 Oct
Summary
- Nature collective petitions CM for public hearing on zoo relocation.
- Studies highlight zoo's unique microclimate and biodiversity.
- Critics warn against endangering rich biological world and heritage.
A collective named Tree Walk has formally petitioned Chief Minister V D Satheesan regarding the proposed relocation of Thiruvananthapuram Zoo. The group is urgently requesting a public hearing to discuss the relocation plans and has asked the Chief Minister to abandon the proposal altogether.
Tree Walk asserts that relocating the zoo, a significant landmark, would negatively impact Thiruvananthapuram's social fabric, tourism appeal, and ecological balance. They emphasize that no satisfactory explanation has been provided for the planned move so far, highlighting public concern.
Two studies presented by the collective, "Trees of Thiruvananthapuram Museum and Zoo" and "The Emerald Island," underscore the zoo's importance. These studies detail the unique microclimate fostered by the zoo's landscape and its ecological harmony, supporting a diverse range of native and exotic species, migratory birds, and insects.
The collective, comprising environmental scientists, teachers, students, artists, writers, and architects, has been dedicated to public awareness of Thiruvananthapuram's green heritage for 14 years. They are convinced that the proposed development cannot proceed without endangering this rich biological world, deeming such a project a violation of democratic principles if public opinion is disregarded.
Tree Walk advocates for the preservation of the zoo site as a natural heritage space, urging the Chief Minister to make a decision that protects its ecological significance and respects citizen input.
