New Delhi, August 4, 2024: India’s best planned city, Chandigarh will soon commence first-ever ‘tree mapping’ mechanism under which each tree in the city will be mapped with the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. With its introduction, the Union Territory (UT) will become the first city to have implemented such a technology to safeguard the ecosystem.
A green nod to the project was given during a recent meeting of the UT forest and wildlife department's expert committee. Furthermore, the municipal corporation and the engineering department have been asked to make preparationstowards the ‘Tree Map’ project.A detailed information will also be collected about all the trees across the different sectors of Chandigarh, and further will be categorized as avenues (VI-V7).
A comprehensive draft mentioning various specific details on the initiative will be prepared by an expert committee soon. The draft will lay the basic guidelines towards finalizing the city’s tree inventory.
To understand the status of Chandigarh’s tree health and population and to ensure accurate and up-to-date information, the Forest Research Institute (FRI) will be responsible for the assessment process.
The FRI assessment-driven geo-tagging will help in facilitating better tracking, maintenance, and planning for Chandigarh’s urban forestry needs, including scientific management and in-depth analysis.
With this new technology, the city can foster more effective and scientifically-driven conservation practices, ensuring sustainability of its green spaces.
As we all know, the UT is India’s first meticulously planned city that offers a unique combination of modern architecture and natural beauty, including its lush green spaces. The initiative will further help the city to preserve its lineage of maintaining a perfect balance with its ecosystem.
