Delhi Plants 7 Million Trees Using Forest Technique

The Delhi government has initiated an ambitious afforestation drive aimed at planting more than 7 million saplings across the capital. This significant undertaking will employ the "Aranya dense forest technique," a method focused on recreating the intricate structure of natural forests.

The initiative involves a layered plantation model, utilizing tall canopy trees, medium-sized trees, and undergrowth to foster a dense, self-sustaining ecosystem. This approach contrasts with traditional plantations by planting saplings in close proximity, thereby enhancing biodiversity.

To ensure accountability and track progress, each sapling will be geo-tagged. This digital monitoring system will allow authorities to track individual plant growth and survival rates. Any sapling that does not survive will be replaced during the designated maintenance period.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is actively preparing sites for this campaign, with tenders already floated for fencing at locations such as Picnic Hut Park and Tehkhand Phase-I. This protective fencing is crucial to safeguard the saplings during their vulnerable early growth stages.

This drive is a core component of the government's broader strategy to enhance the city's green cover and improve its urban ecology through scientifically informed planting methods.