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The quality of living in urban areas is enhanced through the development of trees and greenery, and Chennai’s considerable green cover is of older trees, planted over the last many years. Though there has been a lot of interest in planting of tree saplings by the Corporation, the Forest Department, as well as NGOs and citizens, lack of continued care means that many of these saplings do not survive and grow well.
An important step to organize systematic and sustained planting and caring of trees calls for a survey of the existing situation taking into account the species available, their current condition and stretches/ areas where new planting can be done. Since this is the basic information needed to plan for good tree cover in the future, Nizhal initiated the concept of Tree Survey to be conducted in various parts of the city. Since sensitization and awareness building among citizens is also another objective, Nizhal felt that this Tree Survey should be carried out through voluntary efforts involving youth and other interested citizens.
To conduct a tree survey, download the Tree Survey Form and Guidelines. Volunteers at Nizhal are available to assist you with any questions. Email: nizhal.shade@gmail.com |
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