TREE PARKS

New scheme introduced by government in 2011 to provide green space to citizens in urban areas

Till date over 30 tree parks are in various stages of development, 8 are being visited.

Tree parks are envisioned to act as centres of excellence for conservation of forest biodiversity

Communities experience nature in their neighbourhood and develop attitude & culture for conservation.

Tree Parks function as providers of health, ,harmony and peace to urban communities

Tree Parks save the valuable government and forest land from threats of encroachment

The Features of Tree Parks:-

Extent - 100 Ha approx, foresl land

Protection by chain link mesh or compound wall-then green wall

Soil & Water conservation works, Rain water harvesting.

Per Ha 400 Plants of indigenous species of fruit, flowers & community use.

Themes- Pavitra vana, Biodiversity Groves, Arboratum, Medicinal plants.

Children’s play area.

Walking paths, nature trails. Treks

Pergola/watch tower.

Drinking water, Rest rooms, Benches.

Signages

Entrance gates of some Tree Parks

Walking Paths

Walking Path

Children Play Equipments

Site Specific Biodiversity Themes

Peragolas

Educative Signages

Kadabagatti,Gokak Division

Uppalaon-Gulbarga

Scope In and around Bengaluru, 5000 hactares of land

available for developing tree parks

Provide much needed common green space to the city dwellers under stress

Can serve as nature education hubs and demonstration sites for eco friendly technology

Potential sites in Bengaluru -Turhalli Gudda, Roerich Estate (UM Kaval), JB Kaval, Hennurkere, Sulikere, Kumaranhalli, Devanhalli, Kalkere, Kadgodi, BM Kaval

Turhalli Gudda

Kadugodi (whitefield)

Innovation & Partnership

Eco-friendly technology for peragolas

Demonstration units -water harvesting and solar lighting

Improved toilets

Signages, interpretation centres

Nature education kiosks

Eco-friendly and durable walking paths

Landscaping

Innovative and eco-friendly children play area

Security System

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