LUCKNOW, Feb. 9 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has said that all proposed development and construction works in wildlife-sensitive areas will be carried out strictly in accordance with scientific standards, with minimal environmental impact and full compliance with legal procedures.

Chairing the 20th meeting of the State Wildlife Board on Monday, he directed that all development proposals related to wildlife areas should be prepared with sensitivity and foresight. "Expert opinions must be taken on proposals involving tree felling. No unnecessary tree cutting should be permitted in any project," the CM instructed.

Yogi categorically said tree felling should be allowed only under unavoidable circumstances and that the env...