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Delhi Ridge Blooms: 1.8 Lakh Native Trees Planted
28 Jul
Summary
- 120 hectares of Delhi Ridge being restored.
- Over 1.81 lakh native trees and shrubs planted.
- Project aims to improve biodiversity and air quality.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched the initial phase of an ambitious ecological restoration project aimed at revitalizing 120 hectares of the city's Ridge.
This undertaking involves the planting of around 1.81 lakh native trees and shrubs, alongside the removal of 16,240 invasive species. The DDA is focusing its efforts on the South Central Ridge, Central Ridge, Kamla Nehru Ridge, and Nanakpura Ridge, integrating indigenous varieties like bargad and neem.
This restoration follows directives from the Lieutenant-Governor and is part of Delhi's broader 70 Lakh Plantation Mission. The DDA employs a grid-based, multi-layer model designed to mimic natural forest structures, anticipating improvements in local biodiversity, groundwater recharge, and air quality. The plantation season, which commenced in early July and extends to mid-September, has already seen over 8.29 lakh saplings planted across Delhi, with over 27,000 specifically in the Ridge areas.
