New Delhi, June 9 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has received approval to fell or transplant 364 trees for the construction of the upcoming Phase V(A) of the metro expansion, which consists of three corridors. While the DMRC initially sought permission to remove 405 trees, an assessment by the Delhi forest department and the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) resulted in the saving of 41 trees, an official said on Monday. "As per CEC order dated March 25, 41 trees have been saved from the affected trees, reducing the total number of trees affected to 364," read the permission order, issued by the forest department on May 27. According to the order, 336 trees will be transplanted, while the remaining 28, mostly dry, will be felled...