Illegal dumping of garbage from nearby slum areas adjoining the forest is emerging as a serious threat to the wildlife and biodiversity of Aarey Milk Colony. Nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers have warned that without a proper waste collection and disposal system, the forest could soon turn into a dumping ground.

Abhishek Patil, a Jogeshwari resident, Yuva Sena office bearer, and avid nature lover, frequently visits Aarey. During a recent visit to Durga Nagar near JVLR, he was shocked to see heaps of garbage and plastic waste dumped close to the forest. The waste, allegedly from nearby slums, poses a serious threat to wild animals, including spotted deer, who are often attracted to the garbage while foraging.