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Tree transplantation & New Parliament project
Why is it in News?
- Delhi government officials will inspect transplant site for trees uprooted for new parliament project.
Details:
- Till date 274 trees have been uprooted.
- Trees will be transplanted in NTPC Eco Park.
- Delhi Government Approval Provisions:
(1) Trees will be transplanted near the existing Parliament.
(2) It was close to India Gate area.
- Tree Transplantation:
(1) Tree transplantation is the latest technology to suite the need to conserve trees.
(2) The trees are an important part of our ecosystem, and play a vital role in maintaining the biodiversity of the area.
(3) Initial Preparation:
(a) Preliminary root investigation,
(b) Health diagnosis of the tree,
(c) Treating the infected trees Soil Sampling
- Testing & Site Selection The condition of the soil where the tree has to be transplanted.
(1) The light conditions, moisture, soil pH, wind exposure & improved drainage should be taken into consideration.
(2) All plants require space for root and crown development therefore adequate distance between other plants is necessary.
- Root pruning and initiating fresh root growth:
(1) It is a gradual process and it takes about 3-4 months to actually pack a tree into a new system of living.
(2) Not a single root is left without cutting and initiating fresh growth of roots in a packed system.
- Tree packing, feeding and monitoring for adaptation.