In the redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, where the tree cutting plan is controversial, the operator has revealed that the number of trees to be cut will be reduced by about 40% from the original plan.
As a result of investigating the situation of tree some other time, we assume that it became clear that replanting is possible.
Regarding the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien, which spans Tokyo and Shinjuku Ward, the business operator decided to cut down 971 trees at the council of the city in May this year, while preserving the famous ginkgo trees. showed.
An expert pointed out that the business operator's materials and explanations regarding environmental impact were not sufficient, and the council was suspended. it was done.
Among them, Mitsui Fudosan, the operator, re-examined the situation of the trees and indicated that it was possible to replant them, and indicated that the number of trees to be cut would be reduced by about 40% to 556.
In addition, the new Jingu Stadium, which will be built at a position of 8 meters from the row of ginkgo trees, will change the position of the outer wall if it is judged that there will be an impact on preservation after an expert survey of tree roots. It means to consider.
In response to this, an expert commented, "Although I sensed a positive attitude towards environmental conservation, it is still uncertain whether it can be conserved. It is important to appropriately disclose information on future surveys and plans." An opinion was given.
Business start may be delayed
Mitsui Fudosan, one of the companies responsible for the redevelopment, originally planned to start the redevelopment project at the end of this year by starting the demolition work of the office building on the south side of the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium.
However, in response to NHK's interview on the 16th, Mitsui Fudosan decided to dismantle the tree based on the results of the tree survey conducted from April this year and the opinions of the council so far, considering the period of measures for tree conservation. He explained that the start of construction could be delayed until the beginning of the year.
Based on the contents of the council's report to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which compiled opinions on the explanations of the business operators, the business operators will compile environmental conservation measures and proceed with the procedures for starting redevelopment projects.