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Delhi, the National Capital, is bounded by Uttar Pradesh on the East and by Haryana on North, South and West.
Delhi State seems overwhelmingly green, however, the green cover is not uniformly distributed as some parts have
considerable greenery than the others. The New Delhi and South Districts are much greener compared to other
Districts. As per the State of Forest Report, 2001, Delhi has 151 Sq. Km. as Forest and Tree Cover that is 111.33 Sq.
Km and 40 sq. Km. respectively which constitutes only 10.2% of the Delhis geographical area of 1,483 Sq. Km.
Delhi ranks 15th among the States and UTs in the country. The district wise forest cover of Delhi is given below.
DISTRICT WISE FOREST COVER OF DELHI
(Area in Sq. Km.)
(Source: State of Forest Report: 2001 (Forest Survey of India, Dehradun )
Note: In addition there is a tree cover of 40 Sq. Km., which includes areas of less than 1 ha.
The Govt. of NCT Delhi is committed to make Delhi greener and protect its forest resources. The Greening
Action Plan is an attempt to bring together all Greening Agencies and People in this endeavour. The greening of Delhi
is possible only with the support of people particularly Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs), Educational
Institutions, students, NGOs, Industries, farmers, market traders associations etc.
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District Geographic Area Forest Area Percentage of Forest Cover
Central Delhi 24.68 2.27 9.20
East Delhi 63.76 1.57 2.46
New Delhi 34.90 9.73 27.88
North Delhi 59.16 3.18 5.38
North East Delhi 60.29 1.85 3.07
North West Delhi 440.31 8.37 1.90
South Delhi 249.85 52.51 21.02
South West Delhi 420.54 30.09 7.16
West Delhi 129.52 1.76 1.36
Total 1,483.00 111.33 7.51
DELHI AND ITS FORESTS
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IMPORTANCE OF FOREST & TREES:
Forests in Ancient
Times:
Forests are life support
system of nature that sustainsall life form on the earth,
which was realised by our
ancestors. In ancient time
emperors like Ashoka,
Shershah Suri have planted
trees that offered shade along
the roads and community
places such as wells, ponds,
temples, and sarais. Sher Shah
Suri set a fine example by
planting trees along the Grand
Trunk Road, stretching from
the Indus to Sonargaon. The
Mughals laid down a numberof their beautiful gardens in
Delhi, six of which still exist.
The Jahanara Garden or
Queens Garden around Town
Hall, Qudsia Bagh near the
Interstate Bus
Terminus(ISBT), Roshanara
Gardens near Shakti Nagar,
Shalimar Bagh and Beriwala
Bagh near Azad Market.
British Govt. also made
extensive efforts to develop
green areas in Delhi.
Trees have special place in our lives since ancient times. Pipal and Banyan trees have been the objects of worship
amongst the Hindus. Sita Ashok so named, after Sita favoured it amongst all others to sit beneath, and whose crimson
red blossoms, burning bright embers, she implored for, to put an end to her agony in Panchavati. Lord Shiva has his
own favourite Bel tree, without the leaves and fruit of which no Shiva prayer is complete. Or can we forget the
Kadam, with its yellow laddu like fragrant blossoms providing shade by the banks of the Yamuna for the trysts of
Lord Krishna.
Present Scenario:
Shri. K.M. Munshi, said, Trees have a rightful place in the economy of every country. Our forests are
inexhaustible reserves for providing subsistence to our growing millions; for trees mean water, water means bread
and bread means life.
Due to mounting pressure on forest resources in view of developmental needs, our country has much less of its
forest area than is required to maintain ecological & environmental stability and security. As per the National Forest
Policy, 1988, one third of the countrys total geographical area is required to be under Forest Cover. Now the focus
has been shifted from commercial exploitation of forest wealth to their conservation. Conservation of Forests has
assumed greater significance in view of dependence of vast rural population. The per capita availability of Forests in
the country is 0.065 ha which is much below than the global average. Our country has recorded forest area of 23.38%,
however as per assessment given in the State of Forest Report, 2001, the Forest & Tree Cover is 20.55%.
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Ecological and Social Functions of Forests:
Forests provide a wide range of environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits and services to mankind.
The main functions are as below:
Forests enhance physical environment and landscapes.
Controls environmental pollution viz. air, water and noise.
Cleans the air by providing life sustaining oxygen and filters particulate matters from the air. Absorbs Carbon
Di Oxide.
Conserves soil & moisture, improves soil fertility and acts as a moderator of climate.
Green areas attract rains and facilitate groundwater recharge.
Meets livelihood needs of the poor.
Provides opportunities for eco-tourism and space for recreational needs of people.
Degradation of forests adversely affects socio-economic status of local people.
Conserves endemic biodiversity.
Acts as an effective wind breaks and checks desertification.
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City Forests under Forest Department
There are 14 City Forests being developed and managed in Delhi by Forest Department. The details of City Forest
are given below in Table-2.
TABLE-2: City Forests
S. No. Name of City Forests Area in ha. District
1 Nasirpur City Forest 28 South-West
2 Alipur City Forest 16.80 North-West
3 Hauzrani City Forest 28.80 South
4 Mitraon City Forest 40.00 South-West
5 Sultanpur City Forest 48 North-West
6 Ghumenhera City Forests 32 South-West
7 Ghoga City Forest 10.40 North-West
8 Shahapur Garhi City Forest 8.00 North-West
9 Mamurpur City Forest 56 North-West
10 Jindpur City Forest 47.60 North-West
11 Mukhmelpur City Forest 53 North-West
12 Bawana City Forest 32 North-West
13 Garhi Mandu City Forest 300 North-East
14 Anand Vihar City Forest 32 East
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Chapter-II
FOREST COVER
Delhi has 111 sq. km of forest cover and 40 sq. km. of tree cover against the geographical area of 1483 sq. km,
representing only 10.2% of total land area of the city.
Government of NCT of Delhi is committed for increasing the Green Cover, as a result, there has been
significant increase in Forest cover in Delhi in the last few years. However, much needs to be done to increase it
further. The forest and tre cover of Delhi since 1993 is given in table-3
Table-3: Forest & Tree Cover of Delhi
Towards achieving the aim of bringing 33% of the geographical area under Forest cover as envisaged in the
National Forest Policy, 1988 sustained and extensive efforts are required on the part of Greening agencies. First
Greening Action Plan in the year 1997 - 98, brought different greening agencies together for a coordinated approach
on afforestation. The Greening Action Plan 2005-06 attempts to accelerate further the momentum of afforestation in
Delhi. It calls for united and sustained efforts from the Government agencies as well as public.
Achievement of plantation by all greening agencies
during last 5 years is given in the following table-4.
Table-4: Achievement of plantation during last 5 years.
Assessment Year Forest &
Tree Cover
Percentage of
Geographical Area
1993 22 1.48
1995 26 1.75
1997 26 1.75
1999 88 5.93
2001 151 10.2
Year Target Achievement
2000-01 9.30 9.38
2001-02 9.00 9.10
2002-03 9.85 9.16
2003-04 10.50 11.44
2004-05 12.54 13.53
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STRATEGY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF GREEN COVER:
Some of the important points required to be considered while taking up of planitation of trees are given below.
Identification of areas for afforestation
by concerned agencies/ public &
proper planning of plantation
activities.
Site preparation for plantation.
Selection of species suited to the
plantation site/ localities
Raising of sufficient saplings in
nurseries.
Application of modern technology for
raising saplings, Use of organic
composts and root trainers in place of
polythene bags.
Protection of existing trees.
Leaving of sufficient space atleast 6 ft
x 6 ft around the tree trunks along the
avenues to protect them from choking
due to tiling and black topping
Planting of tall & healthy saplings and
transplantation of suitable trees.
Protection of plants from biotic
interference by putting fencing/ tree
guards.
Post Plantation care particularly the
maintenance & regular watering.
Regular monitoring
SELECTION OF SPECIES FOR PLANTATION BASED ON REQUIREMENT:
Plants suitable for controling Air Pollution:
Ficus religiosa (Pipal), Albizzia lebbek (Siris), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Zizyphus jujuba (Ber), Azadirachta
indica (Neem), Tamarindus indica (Imli),Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham), Butea monosperma (Dhak), Ficus glomerata
(Gular), Ficus infectoria (Pilkhan),Alstonia scholaris (Chitvan/ Chattaun),Acacia nilotica (Desi kikar).
Species suitable for area where gaseous pollutants are dominant are Acacia nilotica (Desi kikar), Aegle
marmelos (Bel), Ailanthus excelsa (Ulloo neem), Albizzia lebbek(Siris),Alstonia scholaris (Sataun),Azadirachta
indica (Neem), Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham), Ficus religiosa (Pipal), Ficus infectoria (Pilkhan), Lagerstroemia
flosreginae, Mimusops elengi (Maulsiri),Nerium indicum (Kaner).
Plants suitable for checking Noise Pollution & suspended particulate matters:
Azadirachta indica (Neem), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Ficus religiosa (Pipal), Ficus infectoria (Pilkhan),Mimusops
elengi (Maulsiri), Ficus glomerata (Gular), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun), Kigelia pinnata, Syzygium cumini (Jamun),
Bauhinia variegata ,Bombax ceiba (Semul), Cassia nodusa, Cassia javanica, Jacaranda mimosaefolia.
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Plant species for Roadside:
Sl.No. Botanical Name Local Name
1. Cedrela Toona Tun
2. Ficus infectoria Pilkhan
3. Koelreuteria apiculata4. Peltaforum species
5. Schleichera trijuga Kusum
6. Chukarassia tabularis
7. Swietenia mahogany Mahagony
8. Sterculia alata (Var. diversifolia)
9. Alstonia scholaris Chhataun
10. Kigelia pinnata
11. Terminalia arjuna Arjan
12. Pterospermum acerifolium Kanak Champa
13. Cassia fistula Amaltas
14. Putranjiva roxburghii jiya pota
15. Grevillea robusta Silver oak
16. Barringtonia acutangula
17. Azadirachta Indica Neem
18. Terminalia balerica Bahera
19. Bishchoefia javanica
20. Sarraca asoka Sita Asoka
Plant species for lanes/ streets:
Sl.No. Botenical Name Local Name
1. Cassia fistula Amaltas
2. Lagerstroemia thorelli Pride of India
3. Pongamia glabra Papari4. Callistemon lanceolatus Bottle Brush
5. Grevillea robusta Silver oak
6. Aegle marmelos Bael
7. Hollarrhena pubescens
8. Wirightia tinctoria
9. Nyctanthes arbortristis
10. Lagerstroemia speciosa Pride of India
11. Syzygium cumuni Jamun
12. Schleichera oleosa Kusum
13. Pistacia integerrima
14. Albizia lebbeck
15. Cochlospermum gossypium
16. Michelia champaca
17. Erythrina suberosa
Lawn & Gardens:
Sl. No. Botanical Name Local Name1. Chukrassia tabularis
2. Alstonia scholaris Chataun
3. Cassis fistula Amaltas
4. Lagerstroemia thorelli
5. Callistemon laceolatus
6. Koelreuteria apiculata
7. Jacaranda mimosaefolia Jacaranda
8. Cassia javanica
9. Mimusops elengii Maulsari
10. Barringtonia acutangula
11. Schleichera trijuga Kusum
12. Putranjiva roxburghii
13. Sapium sebiferum Makhan tree
14. Azardirachta indica Neem
15. Polyalthia longifolia Asok
16. Aegle marmelos Bael
17. Ficus religiosa Pipal
18. Cinnamomum camphora Camphor
19. Terminalia Chebula Harar
20. Terminalia balerica Bahera
21. Ficus Glomerata Gular
Shurbs
1. Cassia glauca2. Tabernaemontana coronaria Chandni
3. Lagerstroemia indica
4. Hamelia patens
5. Bougainvillea
6. Poinciana pulcherrima
7. Cestrum nocturnum Rat ki Rani
8. Nerium oleander
9. Hibiscus
10. Gardenia florida Gandhraj
11. Murraya Kashipatta
12. Lausonia indica Mehndi
13. Acalypha
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School/ Education Institution/ Office complex:
Sl. No. Botenical Name Local Name
1. Chukrassia tabularis
2. Alstonia scholaris Chitvan
3. Cassia fistula Amaltas4. Lagerstroemia thorelli
5. Callistemon laceolatus
6. Koelreuteria apiculata
7. Jacaranda mimosaefolia
8. Cassia javanica
9. Mimusops elengii Maulsari
10. Barringtonia acutangula
11. Schleichera trijuga Kusum
12. Putranjiva roxburghii
13. Sapium sebiferum Makhan tree
14. Azardirachta indica Neem
15. Polyalthia longifolia Asoka
16. Aegle marmelos Bael
17. Ficus religiosa Pipal
18. Cinnamomum camphora Camphor
19. Terminalia Chebula Harar
20. Terminalia balerica Bahera
Shurbs
1. Cassia glauca
2. Tabernaemontana coronaria Chandni
3. Lagerstroemia indica
4. Hamelia patens
5. Bougainvillea6. Poinciana pulcherrima
7. Cestrum nocturnum Rat ki Rani
8. Nerium oleander
9. Hibiscus Gurhal
10. Gardenia florida Gandhraj
11. Murraya Kashipatta
12. Acalypha
Residential areas (small trees/ shrubs):Sl. No. Botanical Name Local Name
1. Tabernaemontana coronaria Chandni
2. Lagerstroemia indica
3. Hamelia patens
4. Bougainvillea
5. Poinciana pulcherrima
7. Cestrum nocturnum Rat ki Rani
8. Hibiscus
9. Gardenia florida Gandhraj
10. Murraya Kashipatta
11. Lausonia indica Mehndi
12. Cassia fistula Amaltas
13. Azardirachta indica Neem
14. Polyalthia longifolia Ashok
Parking space:
Sl.No. Botanical Name Local Name
1. Putranjiva roxburghii Putranjiva
2. Lagerstroemia indica Pride of India
3. Syzygium spp. Jamun
5. Cassia fistula Amaltas
7. Pongamia glabra Papari
8. Ficus infectoria Pilkhan9. Mimusops elengii Maulsari
10. Delonix regia Gulmohar
11. Samania saman
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Probable Sites for plantation
Educational Institutions
Hospitals
Bus Shelters, Bus Stations
Parks & Gardens
Road sides & Central verge, Service lanes
Along railway lines
Along the drains, ponds and water bodies
Residential areas
Community centres
Market area/ complexes
Parking places
Industrial Estates/ areas
Office complexes
Cremation grounds
Religious Institutions etc.
Gaon Sabha and village, bunds of agricultural lands
and farm lands
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FREE DISTRIBUTION OF TREE SAPLINGS FROM FOREST NURSERIES:
Forest Department of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is distributing free saplings to public from following 13
departmental nurseries located in various parts of Delhi. The Department has distributed saplings to the public in
Bhagidari Mela, Eco Club meet, Health Mela, Stree Shakti Mela & other Government Functions.
1. Kamla Nehru Ridge
2. Anand Vihar ( behind ISBT)
3. Bhairon Marg (Bhairon Marg - Ring road Junction)
4. L.M Bund, Shahadra -( D.C. East Office
Complex)
5. Hauzrani City Forest ( M.B. Road near D.C. South
Office)
6. Alipur City Forest ( Old Seed Farm)7. Brar Square ( Near Railway crossing , ring road- Cantt)
8. Poonth Kalan ( Near Sultanpuri bus terminal)
9. Nazafgarh BDO Office ( Near SDM/Old BDO
Office of Nazafgarh)
10. Kharkhari Nursery ( Near Kharkhari jatmal
agriculture seed farm)
11. Deoli Nursery ( Behind Sainik Farms)
12. Tuglakabad Nursery ( Near Shooting range)
13. Birla Mandir Nursery ( Behind Birla Mandir,Mandir Lane)
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Chaper-III
DELHI RIDGE :
Delhi Ridge provides natural treasure for millions ofpeople of Delhi and has a rich diversity of plant species.
It serves as a sink for many pollutants, air purifier and
supplier of oxygen. Delhi Ridge, therefore, needs to be
conserved and developed by developing it into multi-
storied forest vegetation. It has over 120 species of
plants. According to the Zoological Survey of India,
Delhi has 32 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles,
434 species of birds. There are 1787 species, 585 species
of vertebrate and 1202 species of invertebrates. In Delhi.
Natural regeneration cum enrichment planting of Ridge
is being taken up to conserve and protect the
biodiversity of the Aravalli region by way of
afforestation of Ridge through innovative soil and
moisture conservation measures.
Salient features:
Delhi Ridge is an Extension of Aravallis-
The Oldest Mountain Chain In the Country.
Extends into Delhi from Haryana at
Tughlakabad Bhatti mines- Dera Mandi axis
moving north, covering parts of Delhi
Cantt., Lutyens Zone and culminating at
Delhi University.
Ridge provides a natural boundary between
sands of Rajasthan and Delhi city.
Ridge Management Board was constitutedunder the chairmanship of Chief Secretary,
Delhi for supervision on protection and
management of Ridge.
Table: Parts of Dellhi Ridge
Name of the Ridge Area in ha.
Northern Ridge 87
Central Ridge 864
South Central Ridge 626
Nanakpura South Central 7
Southen Ridge 6200
Total 7784
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NOTIFIED FOREST AREAS OF DELHI:
1. Proposed Reserved Forests:
Following areas were notified vide Notification No.F.10.(42)-I/PA/DCF/93/2012-17 (I0 dated 24.05.1994).
II. Protected Forests under Forest Department:
III. Protected Forests in Delhi under DDA & L&DO:
S. No. Name Area Notification No. & Date.
1 Mitraon Protected Forest 105 acres F.8(2)/48 (IX) P&D, Dated 6.05.1948
2 Sultanpur Protected Forest 120 acres F.8(2)/48-(I)P&D, Dated 6.05.1948
3 Mukhmelpur Protected Forest 133 acres F.11 (38)/54-P&D-I dated 2.3.1955
4 Razokri Protected Forest 600 600 EV-7/97/58(i) Dtd. 21.08.1959
S.No. Name M a n a g i n g
Agency
Area in
Acres
Notification No. &
Date.
1 Distt. Park. I/c Hauzkhas D.D.A 400 SCO.32 (C)/Noti-80-
81/6974-81 Dt. 10.04.80
2 JahanPanah City Forest D.D.A 800 -do-
3 Basant Nagar Moradabad Pahari area D.D.A 200 -do-
4 Vasant Vihar Distt.Park D.D.A D.D.A 20 -do-
5 Dhaula Kuan Complex Defence Land 200 -do-
6 Nehru University afforestation D.D.A 200 -do-
7 Distt. Park Gokul Puri D.D.A 7.5 -do-
8 Distt. Park Jhilmil Taharpur D.D.A 20 -do-
9 Zonal Green area Kalyan Puri,Trilokpuri,Khichripur, Ghazipur etc. D.D.A 373 -do-
10 Sadhula Kalan, Namri, Gulabi Bagh & Darbar Khan Nursery
and Other areas.
D.D.A 100 -do-
11 Area Between Hill Road & Ludocastle Road D.D.A 17 -do-
12 Wazirpur Near Bharat Nagar and Nemri Colony D.D.A 120 -do-
13 Mayapuri Green Land D.D.A 5 -do-
14 Hastsal afforestation D.D.A 40 -do-
15 Inderpuri Narayana D.D.A 32 -do-
16 M.P.Green area Najafgarh Drain (Tagore Garden) D.D.A 55.26 -do-
17 Nangloi sayed D.D.A 257.56 -do-
18 Distt. Park Rohatak Road. D.D.A 35 -do-
19 M.P Green G-8 D.D.A 65 -do-
20 M.P area Najafgarh Drain D.D.A 54.58 -do-
21 Distt. Park Pitam Pura-CGH Society D.D.A 185 -do-
S. No. Name Area in ha. Managing Agencies
1 Northern Ridge 87 DDA, MCD & Forest Deptt2 Central Ridge 864 Forest Deptt, DDA, Army, CPWD, NDMC, MCD.
3 South Central Ridge 626 DDA
4 Nanakpura South Central 7 DDA
5 Southen Ridge 6200 Forest, DDA, Sports Authority of India
Total 7784 ha
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Chapter-IV :
ACTIVITIES OF FOREST
DEPARTMENT:
The Forest Department is one of the main greening
agencies of Delhi and is doing plantation, protection of forest/
trees, development of Asola Bhatti Wildlife sanctuary.
1. Main Plantation Areas developed by the Forest Department:
Site Area in Ha
Asola Wildlife Sanctuary 1071
Bhatti Mines ETF Project area 680
Garhi Mandu 320Ghummenhera 80
Jindpur 48
Mukhmelpur 45
Mitraon 40
Sonia Vihar 40
Deorala 40
Shikarpur 30
Hauzrani 28
Isapur 25
Alipur 22
Chauhan Patti 15
Ghoga 10
Nasirpur 10
Shahpur Garhi 8
Gazipur Drain 8
Kutubgarh 8
Kakrola 8
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2. Reclamation of Bhatti area of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary through Eco Task Force (ETF) :
The Department is implementing the Project of rehabilitation of 2100 acres of Bhatti Mines area since Oct.
2000, which is a part of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary.
Project period is of 5 years at the cost of Rs. 823 lacs.
Upto 31.03.2005, 4.29 lacs saplings planted covering an area of 1700 acres.
Details of the area/achievements are as follows:-
3. Management and Protection of Central Ridge
As per the decision of Land & Development Officer, (L&DO), Ministry of Urban Development and Government
of NCT of Delhi, 423 ha of Central Ridge has been taken over by the Forest Department on 6.9.2004 from
CPWD for protection and Management .
For protection of Central ridge, the Department has engaged 25 ex-servicemen.
The Deptt has started cleaning of the Ridge and public is being involved plantation activities and for maintaining
cleanliness in Ridge.
Fencing of vulnerable areas is being undertaken to prevent encroachment.
4. Plantations carried out during last 5 years:
The Department has raised following plantation in last 5 years:
Achievements since last five years
Year Area (acres) Plantation
raised
2001-02 300 58,800
2002-03 600 92,600
2003-04 400 1,50,000
2004-05 400 1,28,000
Total 1700 4,29,400
Year Achievement Free
of Plantation distribution
of saplings
2000-01 3.35 3.90
2001-02 3.39 1.85
2002-03 2.69 2.46
2003-04 3.27 3.00
2004-05 3.01 4.28
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5. Public Participation in plantation drives:
The Forest Department has distributed 4.26 lakhs saplings during 2004-05, out of these 42,567 saplings were
distributed to RWAs and 65,497 saplings to Schools/ Eco Cubs. Students have been sensitized for plantation in
various plantation drives/ programmes organized by the Department
6. Publicity & Extension Activities:
The Department is participating and associated in the Bhagidari activities, Eco clubs etc. The Department is making
wide publicity through electronic and print media, banners, hoardings, and with the association of NGOs for
involving all cross-section of the Society in plantation. The Department organizes various programmes on
environment & Forest for creating public awareness.
7. Setting up of Conservation Education Centre :
The Department has established a Conservation Education Centre at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary with the
BNHS for imparting education in nature and wildlife conservation to students, teachers and other people.
Conservation Education Centre comprises 4 nature trails, 1 display Centre and 1 auditorium.
The Centre was inaugurated on 11.03.2005 by Honble Chief Minister, Delhi and is visited by large number of
students and public.
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Chapter-V
GREENING DELHI : MOTIVATING PEOPLE TO
PLANT TREES
BACKGROUND :
Delhi has seen rapid urbanization in the last few decades, which is putting pressure on its green cover. The
number of vehicles is also increasing rapidly. Though introduction of CNG has significantly reduced air pollution,
there is no alternative to green cover for combating air pollution. There is growing realization for augmenting
measures for ground water recharge where trees / forests can play major role in reducing run off and water
conservation. It is heartening to observe great enthusiasm and sensitivity among citizens particularly children for
protection of trees in Delhi.
Govt. Initiatives:
The Delhi Govt. has laid great emphasis on protection of trees and large scale afforestation. Plantation have been
raised wherever land is found available such as city forests, along the drains, Yamuna banks, Gaon Sabha lands etc.
However, peoples active participation in afforestation programmes is essential for rapid and successful greening ofDelhi.
OBJECTIVES:
The main objectives of generating public awareness are:
1. Motivating people to plant trees.
2. Inculcating sense of responsibility towards trees in
particular and nature in general.
3. Increasing awareness among the citizens of Delhi about the
protection of trees.
4. Motivating students to actively participate in combatingpollution at a local level and hence, be part of States resolve
to improve the environment of Delhi.
AWARENESS PROGRAMMES:
Programme for creating public awareness through audio
visual, print and electronic media as well as by organising
plantation activities on various occasions.
(i) Radio : A short message on FM radio is proposed.
(ii) Newspapers : Advertisement through English and Hindi
newspapers will be published.
(iii) Posters, Kiosks and panels on buses and bus shelters:
Messages both in Hindi and English will be placed at
suitable places as well as slides in cinema theatres.
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(iv) Non Governmental Organizations and Voluntary Bodies : NGOs like Kalpvriksha, Srishti, BNHS, ATREE,
Development Alternative, educational groups, Rotary Clubs, Lions Club, etc. will be involved in motivating people,
students and RWAs.
(v) Role of Residents Welfare Associations : The various Residents Welfare Associations, particularly those who
are associated with the Bhagidari Programme will be involved as a co-ordinating unit in the plantation programme.
Their work will include -
Informing the Residents about the programme.
Gathering volunteers for planting.
Identifying places for planting.
Assessing seedling requirement.
Selection of species.
Planning labour input for digging the pits.
Co-ordinating with the NGO and Govt Agencies and chalking out programme of plantation in their respective
colonies so that planting can be arranged by greening agencies in association with Resident Welfare Associations.
vi) Role of Corporate Sector : The corporate Sector can play important role in the programme by sponsoring andarranging logistics and other requirements. This can include sponsorship of advertisements for awareness, provide
vehicles for transportation of seedlings and provide tree guards for the plants. Besides, various Corporate bodies can
adopt schools for planting and other environmental improvement programmes.
PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE VEGETATION COVER
(a) Transplantation of Trees
The transplantation of young trees of suitable species
may be done to enthuse new lease of life to such trees, which
would have been felled otherwise. This would also ensure
that environmental services would continue to be received
from these fully grown trees.
Following points needs to be considered fortransplantation
- Before preparing project, environmental and forest
aspect should be properly studied.
- Provisions of transplantation of trees should be kept in
the project estimates and adequate funds be kept for this
purpose.
- Process of removal/ transplantation of trees should be
initiated by applying to Tree Officer well in advance before actual start of work.
- Proper transplantation site should be selected before removal of tree and kept in readiness.
- The trees species should be suitable for plantation.
- Transplanting should be done in rainy season. The roots of tree should be carefully lifted without causing
damage. The pit should be ready before the tree is transported for transplantation.
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(b) Replacement of old/ over-mature Trees
The old, dried, dead and over -matured trees should be replaced as early as possible. Proper replacement plan
should be made after thorough assessment. The steps for replacement of old trees are given as follows
1) Identification of trees, which are likely to be replaced in the next ten years.
2) Replacement planting under these identified trees should be scheduled in such a manner that at the time of
removal of old tree new crop of trees is at least 10 years old or crown of tree is developed enough to provide
shade and mature enough to withstand various climatic and biotic pressure.
3) Emphasis should be given to species like Neem, Pipal, Jamun, Pilkhan, etc. at the time of replacement planting
or in accordance with landscape planning. Replacement planting should be done with the same species to be
replaced so as to maintain symmetry.
4) Along the roadside where miscellaneous avenue plantations was done in the past, replacement should be done
with indigenous species for ensuring better survival.
5) While doing replacement planting of tall saplings of 6 feet and above should be used so as to reduce
establishment period and maintenance cost.
6) At the time of replacement planting it should be ensured that sapling of same age group and same height are
planted for maintaining symmetry. Sufficient protection measures should be taken to avoid casualties, which
normally results into gaps and gives uneven look to the avenue.
(c) Removal of Tiling/ black topping and embedded tree guards around trees
Concretizing, tiling and black topping close to the tree stem checks percolation of ground water and proper
aeration of roots and suffocates the trees, adversely affecting their growth and at times results into the dying of the
tree. Tiling/ concreting should be removed and a space of 6 feet x 6 feet around the tree should be maintained. Old
and embedded tree guard should be removed
(d) Enrichment of vegetation in existing forest areas
The existing vegetation in case of open forest or parks and Gardens where density of trees is low, can be
improved by enrichment planting and aided natural regeneration. Mixed indigenous species should be planted as faras possible in such areas.
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Chapter-VI
GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005 06
ACHIEVEMENTS OF PLANTATION DURING 2004-05 & TARGETS FOR 2005-06
Table: Achievement under Greening Action Plan 2004-05 & Target 2005-06 ( Saplings in lakhs)
Department Targets 2004-05 Achievements upto 31.03.2005 Targets 2005-06
Forest Department 3.30 3.01 3.50
DDA 1.68 1.58 1.80
MCD 1.60 1.64 1.75
Eco Task Force 1.00 1.28 1.30
PWD (Hort.) 0.55 0.47 0.70
DSIDC 0.05 0.20 0.50
Development Department 0.25 0.32 0.50
NDMC 0.10 0.10 0.20CPWD 0.16 0.24 0.20
Delhi Jal Board 0.05 0.18 0.20
Airport Authority of India - 0.01 0.20
I&FCD 0.05 0.10 0.10
Delhi Cantonment Board 0.05 0.05 0.10
DTC 0.05 0.06 0.06
Health Department 0.05 0.01 0.05
Total 8.94 9.25 11.16
Free distribution of saplings 3.60 4.28 4.50
Grand Total 12.54 13.53 15.66
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GREENING DELHI: ACTION PLAN OF GREENING AGENCIES 2005-06
K The Forest Department:
The Forest Department will take up plantation of 3.50 lakhs sapling in its available areas roadsides, railway lines,
Gaon Sabha lands, city forests, Ridge, Asola Bhati wildlife sanctuary, protected forests and Garhi Mandu. Thedepartment is augmenting natural regeneration in the Southern Ridge, especially in sanctuary through enrichment
planting of mainly indigenous species of the area combined with soil and moisture conservation measures.During
2005-2006, the Department will distribute 4.50 lakh saplings free of cost. The sites for plantation by Forest
Department are given in Annexure-I.
Highlights of Departments activities will be as below:
1. Plantation at Yamuna Bank at Garhi Mandu
2. Development of City Forests
3. Plantation at Gaon Sabha lands at Shikarpur, Ghummenhera, Deorala, Mitraon, Mukhmelpur etc
4. Compensatory Plantation on behalf of DMRC at Isapur, Rewla Khanpur.
5. Plantation in Southern & Central Ridge.
6. Improvement of habitat of Asola- Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Linkages with other Govt. agencies, RWAs, NGOs, Eco Clubs
K Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will undertake tree plantation drive in its various areas such as schools,
parks and bus stands. The MCD manages nearly 13000 small and big parks including playgrounds.
As most of the parks maintained by the MCD are in thickly populated areas, villages, resettlement colonies, JJ
clusters, unauthorized colonies, the MCD is placing special emphasis on cleaning the parks of both temporary and
permanent encroachments since these are prone to further encroachment, dumping of malba, rearing of cattle, etc. In
2005-06, the MCD has prepared details of plantation in 12 zones. A total of 1.75 lakh ornamental and flowering trees
will be planted during this year. The sites for plantation by MCD are given in Annexure II.
K Delhi Development AuthorityThe Delhi Development Authority will also undertake a massive afforestation drive. It will be planting the trees
and shrubs in various areas such as near picnic huts, camping area, sports fields, various district parks, gardens, etc.
This will be carried out through various divisions of the DDA (South and North). DDA will be planting 1.80 lakh
trees during 2005-06. The details of the plantation by DDA are given in Annexure-III & XVI.
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K Eco- Task Force:
The target of Eco-Task Force has been fixed for 1.30 lakhs under the Project Area for rehabilitation of Bhatti
Mines area of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary . (Annexure-IV)
K Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation:DSIDC is taking up extensive plantation in its industrial estates for controlling pollution. Target of 0.50 lakh tree
saplings is proposed for PWD. The sites for plantation by DSIDC are given in Annexure-V.
K PWD (Horticulture Divisions I, II, III & IV ), NCT, Delhi
The PWD plan emphasizes the plantation of trees on various roads, flyovers of Delhi, traffic intersections,
schools, residential colonies, hospitals etc. Target of 0.70 lakh trees saplings is proposed for PWD. The sites for
plantation by PWD are given in Annexure-VI.
K Development Department (Horticulture), Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
Horticulture Department will be planting 0.50 lakh tree saplings during 2005-06. The details of the sites are as
in Annexure-VII.
K New Delhi Municipal Council
The NDMC has under its jurisdiction nearly 42 square kilometres area. It also encompasses Lutyens Delhi, including the
VIP areas with tree plantation along the wide roads, apart from residential areas, parks etc. NDMC will plant 0.20 lakh tree
saplings during 2005 - 06. The details of activities to be undertaken at different locations is given in Annexure- VIII.
K CPWD
CPWD will plant 0.20 lakh tree saplings during 2005 06. The details of sites where planting will be undertaken
is given at Annexure- IX.
K Other Departments /Organizations.
Following agencies will also take up
Plantation in their respective areas.
i) Irrigation and Flood Control
Department: Target- 0.10 lakhs
(Annexure- X)
ii) Delhi Jal Board: Target - 0.20 lakhs
(Annexure-XI)
iii) Delhi Cantonment Board: Target -
0.10 lakhs (Annexure-XII)
iv) Health Department, Govt. of NCT
Delhi: Target- 0.05 lakhs
(Annexure-XIII)
v) Airport Authority of India: Target-
0.20 lakh (Annexure-XIV)
v) Delhi Transport Corporation Target-
0.06 lakh (Annexure-XV)
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