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Uttarakhand CM Stops Felling of 4,000 Trees in 2026 Chipko Movement
✍️ News18
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 07:03 PM
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In 2026, Uttarakhand's chief minister halted the felling of 4,000 trees as part of a revived Chipko movement, citing environmental concerns. The decision aimed to protect local forests and respond to public protests.
The Chipko movement, first noted in the 1970s, saw a resurgence in Uttarakhand in 2026 when plans to cut 4,000 trees in the Shivalik range were announced. The proposed felling was part of a development project aimed at improving local infrastructure. The chief minister issued a directive to halt the operation, citing the ecological significance of the forest and the growing public outcry. Authorities have now shifted focus to alternative development strategies that preserve the region's biodiversity.