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Ludhiana Maps 2 Lakh Trees Digitally
18 Aug
Summary
- Over 2 lakh trees in Ludhiana have been mapped and geo-tagged.
- This marks Punjab's first-ever digital tree census.
- The database classifies trees by health, age, and species.
Ludhiana has successfully completed a comprehensive tree census, mapping and geo-tagging over 200,000 trees within its municipal limits. This landmark initiative, the first of its kind in Punjab, aims to address the city's severe air pollution and minimal green cover.
The digital database meticulously records each tree's scientific and local names, health status, photographs, geo-tagged locations, and details about root coverage and species type. It also notes the presence of nests and whether the species is indigenous or exotic.
This detailed census, conducted as per the Punjab government's Tree Preservation Policy 2024, is expected to cost approximately Rs 58 lakh. Over 80% of the mapped trees are reported to be healthy, though a significant number show signs of mechanical cutting or are deceased.
The digitized information will serve as a crucial tool for the Municipal Corporation, enabling the verification of illegal tree felling and guiding future afforestation drives. Identifying areas requiring plantation will be streamlined using this data, promoting better urban greenery management.
