Mysuru Forest Department to Plant 34,000 Saplings for Urban Greening
Forest dept plans to plant 34,000 saplings in Mysuru city
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The Mysuru Forest Department plans to plant 34,000 saplings in Mysuru city to enhance urban greenery as the monsoon approaches. The initiative includes planting along roadsides, parks, and school campuses, with saplings available for residents to purchase. Additionally, 1.4 lakh saplings will be distributed to farmers in rural areas under the Aranya Krishi Protsaha scheme.
- 01The saplings include fruit-bearing and flowering varieties, such as teak, mahogany, and neem.
- 02Last year, the department distributed 2.7 lakh saplings, with 1.1 lakh within city limits.
- 03Residents can purchase saplings priced between ₹3 and ₹100 depending on the variety.
- 04Forest watchers will maintain the saplings for three years to ensure their survival.
- 05Farmers will receive 1.4 lakh saplings under the Aranya Krishi Protsaha scheme with financial incentives for maintenance.
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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.
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This initiative will improve the urban environment and biodiversity in Mysuru, benefiting residents and local wildlife.
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