Telfair Public Beach: The Beach Authority Justifies the Cutting of Four Trees

The cutting down of four trees at the Telfair public beach in Souillac has sparked strong reactions among Mauritians. The Beach Authority (BA), responsible for the country's public beaches, asserts that this action was taken to ensure the safety of beachgoers.

According to the organization, the Forestry Services classified these trees — a casuarina tree at the entrance of the beach and three banyan trees near the restrooms — as hazardous. The casuarina tree, ...