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
Tree parks Karnataka Forest Department
Aug 12, 2015
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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
Thank You
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