As the monsoon season approaches, the Mysuru Forest Department is set to plant 34,000 saplings across Mysuru city to enhance green cover and improve the urban environment. These saplings will be planted in various locations, including roadsides, parks, and school campuses. The initiative aims to promote biodiversity and urban greenery, with saplings including fruit-bearing and flowering varieties such as teak, mahogany, and neem. Last year, the department successfully distributed 2.7 lakh saplings, with 1.1 lakh planted within city limits. Residents can purchase saplings from the department's nurseries at prices ranging from ₹3 to ₹100. To ensure the saplings thrive, forest watchers will be assigned to maintain them for three years. Additionally, the department will distribute 1.4 lakh saplings to farmers in rural areas under the Aranya Krishi Protsaha scheme, which provides financial incentives for planting and maintaining the saplings. This comprehensive plan aims to foster a healthier environment in both urban and rural settings.