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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.

    1GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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%.

    GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

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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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    4 GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    5GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    6 GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    7GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    8 GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    10 GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    11GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    13GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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    14 GREENING DELHI ACTION PLAN 2005-2006 Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    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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