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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. |
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A tree survey was conducted in Valmiki Nagar along with Ford foundation. This was compiled into an interactive map by Mr. Murugan of the TCS group.
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The Sathyam Foundation also conducted tree surveys in the Gandhi Nagar area and submitted their data for compilation and analysis. |
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Children of classes 10 and 12 of Vidyasagar, school for special children did a tree survey in Kotturpuram. They hope to work closely with the corporation in caring for the trees of that area. |
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Children of class 8 of The School conducted a tree survey of the Karpagam Gardens area. |
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Nizhal has assisted Siemens employees with completing several tree surveys in the Gandhinagar area. |
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A half day workshop for students coordinated by Nizhal in collaboration with Dakshina Chitra will take place in Olcott School |
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| To conduct a tree survey, download the Tree Survey Form & Guidelines |
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