India, Feb. 14 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed the felling of 184 trees and the transplantation of 164 more inside Nana Nani Park at Seven Bungalows, Versova, for the Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road project, the northern leg of coastal road project which will connect Versova to Bhayandar.

Founded in 2001, the neighbourhood garden has long served as a breathing space for senior citizens, children and residents of the densely built-up Andheri-Versova belt. According to notices pasted on trees within the park, the affected stretch lies between the Versova interchange and Bangur Nagar, Andheri.

The BMC has invited suggestions and objections to the proposed felling and transplantation. The submission window remain...