Gurgaon : The mcg It has set a target of planting 5.3 lakh saplings across the city monsoonWhich includes five lakh shrubs and 25,000 tree species. Officials said they would collaborate with the Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to organize tree plantation drives.
The GMDA also plans to plant 10.5 lakh saplings – 10 lakh shrubs and 50,000 trees – across the city this monsoon. Last year, mcg And GMDA planted more than 12 lakh saplings in parks, green belts and other public places.
“The survival rate of last year’s plantation is more than 90%. This is because we have done massive tree plantation in parks and green areas where sufficient water is available. Apart from this, tree plantation was also done by the corporate companies under their CSR and they maintain their plants well. This year also we want to collaborate with corporate companies and RWAs. Subhash YadavNodal Officer, MCG Environment & Sustainability Wing and Additional CEO, Urban Environment, GMDA.
According to officials, plantation will be done as per the availability of space In existing green areas. Shrubs such as tecoma, bougainvillea and caliandra will be planted, while neem and other straight-growing trees will be chosen. Last year, 3.32 lakh saplings were planted by the civic body, of which the MCG planted 1.48 lakh and private companies planted 1.84 lakh.
The GMDA also plans to plant 10.5 lakh saplings – 10 lakh shrubs and 50,000 trees – across the city this monsoon. Last year, mcg And GMDA planted more than 12 lakh saplings in parks, green belts and other public places.
“The survival rate of last year’s plantation is more than 90%. This is because we have done massive tree plantation in parks and green areas where sufficient water is available. Apart from this, tree plantation was also done by the corporate companies under their CSR and they maintain their plants well. This year also we want to collaborate with corporate companies and RWAs. Subhash YadavNodal Officer, MCG Environment & Sustainability Wing and Additional CEO, Urban Environment, GMDA.
According to officials, plantation will be done as per the availability of space In existing green areas. Shrubs such as tecoma, bougainvillea and caliandra will be planted, while neem and other straight-growing trees will be chosen. Last year, 3.32 lakh saplings were planted by the civic body, of which the MCG planted 1.48 lakh and private companies planted 1.84 lakh.