# Bhopal retains green cover, but tree felling threatens birdlife 2026-08-09T01:50:44+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bhopal still hosts cuckoos and bulbuls in the city centre on Jail Road, a rarity among Indian metros. Unlike Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru, which have lost their natural beauty to concrete, the capital of Madhya Pradesh keeps a rural-European feel with forests, lakes and greenery. But the civic body cuts thousands of trees each year, slowly stripping the city of its charm. Residents fear the loss of birdsong may follow. Modern life in Bhopal includes traffic jams, potholes, malls and VIP culture, but the air remains fresh and the Upper Lake tranquil. The city's ancient, mediaeval and modern cultures coexist. However, continuous tree felling saddens locals, who recall Richard Llewellyn's lament: "How green was my valley then." The question is how long Bhopal can hold on to its spring. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: Bhopal, bird life, environment, Madhya Pradesh, tree felling, urban greenery Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bhopal-retains-green-cover-but-tree-felling-threatens-birdlife/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bhopal-retains-green-cover-but-tree-felling-threatens-birdlife/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.