190 lips under the saw? Ulyanovsk environmentalists demanded an explanation from the mayor’s office

In Ulyanovsk, a conflict is brewing around the green zone on the Avenue of Aviastroitiki. City officials plan to examine the trees before the large-scale pruning. Environmental activists are outraged: why did they decide to assess the state of the plantations in mid-November, when the trees had already shed foliage?

Commission examination is scheduled for November 11 at 09:00. The basis was the appeal of the Director of MBU “City center for landscaping and landscaping of Ulyanovsk” Gennady Morgunov.

In the green zone between Tupolev and General Tyulenev Avenues, it is proposed to trim 190 lip, 208 linear meters of lilac, 122 meters of cherry and 76 meters of rosehip. The demolition of 20 square meters of poplar grass is also provided.

The scale raises questions. We are not talking about a few emergency trees, but about a significant part of the green spaces of the area.

Local eco-activists demand to postpone the survey for the growing season. In their opinion, only in the presence of foliage can objectively assess the condition of the crown and the need for intervention.

Of course, late autumn does not exclude the possibility of examining trees. Without foliage, it is even easier to notice individual injuries. However, the published paper does not explain why 190 lipams are required at once and what criteria will be used by specialists.

Equally important is the issue of transparency. Why didn’t they give a detailed explanation for the work? Are there any conclusions about the condition of the trees? And how serious should the interference be?

While the final decision is not made: the Commission only has to determine the admissibility of pruning. But right now, residents have the opportunity to demand an explanation before specialists start working.

The main question remains: will the city hall listen to environmentalists or will the fate of the green zone be decided without taking into account their demands?