Reviving Delhi's Green Cover: New Insights on Tree Transplantation Challenges
The Forest Research Institute in Dehradun is studying the low survival rate of transplanted trees in Delhi. An interim report will focus on existing data, while the final report will provide detailed field assessments. The findings aim to influence policy and improve tree survival rates in the city.
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In a crucial attempt to bolster Delhi's green landscape, the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun is investigating the reasons behind the alarmingly low survival rates of transplanted trees. An interim report will present a review of existing literature, while a comprehensive final report will provide field-based findings in a year.
Spanning one year, the study is backed by a Rs 30 lakh budget. Previous assessments indicated a mere 35.45% survival rate, sparking a necessity for a reevaluation of the Delhi Tree Transplantation Policy, 2020. Field assessments are set to guide policy improvements aimed at enhancing the survival outcomes of transplanted trees.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa underscored the need for scientific approaches in tree transplantation efforts. Emphasizing post-transplantation care, the forest department suggested species with low survival rates be avoided and agencies held accountable for maintenance, potentially reshaping the current mandatory transplantation policy.
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