India, April 15 -- As part of its annual tree maintenance drive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun trimming 46,336 trees across the city, aiming to complete the exercise by the end of May or, at the latest, by June 7.

The trees were identified through an informal survey conducted by the civic body's garden department, with findings later validated by contractors assigned to carry out the work. During the survey, officials also identified 325 trees as dead or hazardous, recommending their removal.

So far, the BMC has pruned 12,561 trees, about 27% of the total target, and removed 279 dead or dangerous trees. "Trees are trimmed to reduce their tree loads by reducing their canopy and to ensure that they stay balanced a...