Virar–Alibaug Corridor Flags 5,043 Mangroves; 449 to Be Permanently Lost

The briefing

Environmental clearances are the next hurdle for the first phase of the Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor. Officials say 5,043 mangroves across 75 hectares are affected, with 449 trees expected to be permanently lost and the remainder to survive construction or be replanted.