HYDERABAD: Call him a matchmaker — for trees. Uday Krishna Peddireddi connects mature trees facing the axe with people who have the land, resources and willingness to give them a new home. Instead. Affected landowners and farmer representatives have demanded clear written assurances on market valuation and fair compensation norms before field surveys or land acquisition proceed. District officials are expected to hold consultations with local stakeholders to resolve the impasse.