Deccan Herald 20.06.2013
BBMP to plant 1.6 lakh saplings
With the arrival of monsoon, the forest
division of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to
take up planting of saplings across Bangalore.
The
chief conservator of forest (BBMP) Brijesh Kumar said the forest
division has set a target of planting 1.6 lakh saplings this year in all
the eight zones of the BBMP.
Besides, saplings will be planted
in certain parks, gardens, periphery of playgrounds, lake bunds and
along the fenced storm water drains across the City.
Kumar said: “This year Rs 16 crore has been earmarked
for the forest division. The money will be spent on planting saplings,
maintenance of trees and forests within the BBMP limits and to form tree
canopies.”
Last year, the Palike had planted 1.72 lakh saplings, Kumar said.
Last year, the Palike had planted 1.72 lakh saplings, Kumar said.
