David Lobo wrote:
If a building or a factory comes up, I see no
harm if the coconut trees standing on the land and
in the way, are cut down. Jobs are created, new
products will reach the public, living standards
are improved and wealth is created. Why not have
all these benefits in place of some senile palms?
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Folks,
I agree 100% with David as the coconut tree belongs to the economy of the past.
If Goa or any other place wants to enter the economy of 2016, it has to produce
items that are in demand today. The state is blessed with people who have the
knowledge and ability to produce almost anything. The coconut economy, in my
opinion, is best left to those places that have the ability to produce at lower
costs or are not capable of any other economy.
And no one has to worry about the scenery or ambiance of Goa either. Tourists
hotels all over the world are aware of the draw of coconut trees. These are the
companies planting new trees - even if it means after cutting down the old
trees. Fifteen years ago, I planted dwarf coconut seedlings in my front yard
just because I like the sound of the wind rustling thru them in the evenings.
No one is stopping anyone in Goa from planting coconut trees.
Lastly, private land needs to be used optimally by its owner. Show me a place
where the owner of land does not have that option - I will show you a place
which is economically stagnant.
Mervyn
