Experts worried about 400-yr-old banyan tree
(WorldNews India)

Experts are worried about the future of this 400-year-old tree The State Tourism department´s plans to concretise the ground around the tree may cause it to stop spreading and eventually die The Big Banyan tree, situated in Kethohalli, Bengaluru South taluk has been the backdrop for many photoshoots and selfies. But this may not be for long. The Dodda Alada Mara (Big Banyan tree) which has stood witness to the passage of time for nearly 400 years, is in danger. So if you haven´ visited this popular tourist spot, it´s time to do it now before... The hanging roots of the trees, a characteristic of the plant and how it spreads laterally, may not regenerate as the horticulture department has begun...