Environmentalists and social activists organised ‘Save Coconut Tree Chipko’ protest movement as an attempt to save the 200 odd coconut trees along the 2-km national highway between Guirim and Porvorim. The protest march will be held between 6pm to 7pm on the Gurim –Mapusa highway.The 15-20 years old coconut trees on either side of the road were proposed to be axed for widening of the highway for four-six lane project from Patradevi to Pollem. Politicians like MLA of Fatorda Vija Sardesai, MLA od Curtorim Reginald Laurenco, Former Union Minister of Law Ramakant Khalap, MLA of Porvorim Rohan Gaude were also present. A ‘Rasta Roko’ andholan was also held to let people know the importance of the trees.