As a result, the Baner and Pashan suburbs were directly affected due to their close proximity to the IT Park.

The place is actually the home for a plantation drive that has been taken up enthusiastically by the locals, helped by numerous volunteers.

One can see people coming up early in the morning every Sunday and working in groups to make the place greener.

However, there are multiple instances of tree felling, cutting of branches, setting fire to the dry grass in summers which are a constant threat to the flora and fauna on the hills.

The hills are not secured by any proper fencing, nor are there any security staff of the Pune Municipal Corporation, therefore many miscreants ravage the flora, also anti social elements use the site for drinking / gambling illegal activities.