India, Oct. 22 -- A forest department document listing 200 trees for felling and another 331 for transplantation at Noida's Sector 91 Biodiversity Park reportedly linked to a proposed deer park has raised questions over the environmental safeguards being followed during development work in an existing green space.

The move has brought the management of the city's green spaces under scrutiny when Noida is grappling with deteriorating air quality ahead of winter. It has prompted questions about the need to remove established trees within a biodiversity park and the measures being taken to minimise ecological damage.

The document contains species-wise details and measurements of trees covered under the felling and transplantation exercise....