Actress Saiyami Kher has expressed her disappointment at the felling of a 200-year-old tree near her family home in Nashik. She remarked on the tree’s longevity, surviving 200 summers but ultimately succumbing to human actions.
In a statement, Saiyami recalled childhood lessons on tree importance and environmental celebrations, questioning why such values seem forgotten in adulthood. She suggested placing offices where trees once stood to experience the loss of natural cover.
Saiyami highlighted the normalcy of such tree removal decisions and the contradiction between environmental concerns and development priorities. She emphasized the irreplaceable ecological value of longstanding trees and the need for a balance between progress and nature preservation.
The actress urged for a shift towards more responsible development, emphasizing the significance of historical trees and the long-term consequences of disregarding natural heritage. Saiyami stressed the importance of better planning, accountability, and a genuine respect for nature in urban growth.
