Urban forestry

Q.  Urban forestry means
- Published on 07 Jun 16

a. Creating more public and private gardens in urban areas
b. Planting more trees in urban areas
c. Making the buildings more energy efficient
d. Creating more green pastures in urban areas

ANSWER: Planting more trees in urban areas
 
  • Urban forestry is the careful care and management of tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment. Urban forestry advocates the role of trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure.
  • The Environment Ministry will launch the ‘Urban Forestry Scheme’ in Pune.
  • There are many cities where the forest department has its land but there are no forests on it or are degraded. In these places through people’s participation, the ministry will undertake urban forestry.

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