Tall Tree Nursery

Earlier this year, we had a workshop on tall tree transplantation. The idea was to raise consciousness on transplanting trees elsewhere instead of cutting trees if in the interest of development projects some trees had to be removed. Since then, a few tall trees in Street 787 (in front of Gate 4 of Eco Park) and at Deer Park site (near Amphitheatre )  have been actually transplanted.

Last year, we started a Tree Bank where ethnic trees of the state were planted for nurturing and for live models for benefit of future citizens.

Now, near the spot of Tree Bank, opposite Upasanathal in Action Area 1 (close to New Town Police Station) a Tall Tree Nursery will be set up. This decision was taken at the last meeting of Hidco Board based on a request from West Bengal Wasteland Development Corporation (a State Govt Forest Department Undertaking). They wanted a 5 acre site close to the Tree Bank Site. They also agreed to look after maintenance and upkeep of the Tree Bank.

We have agreed to let them use 5 acres of land for Tall Tree Nursery on a profit sharing basis. They have already started making a Detailed Project Report

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Clippings:

Times of India dt 6 September 2015

The Statesman dt 5 Sep 2015