Environment minister Aaditya Thackeray, has instructed MMRDA to save the centuries-old African Baobab tree at Santacruz West after mid-day reported on plans to fell it to make way for the Metro line. Thackeray said efforts will be made to save trees at other spots and accommodate some at Metro stations’ concourse level. 

Thackeray told mid-day that apart from this tree, efforts will be made to save those at other locations and accommodate some at the Metro station’s concourse level. 
Thackeray was at the MMRDA headquarters in BKC on Wednesday to review the status of ongoing infrastructure projects. During a meeting, he discussed the issue of the African Baobab tree and instructed officials to make sure that the centuries-old tree is protected.