A Measure of Green

After Mumbai’s tree-counting exercise last year, Delhi is expected to follow suit.

After Mumbai’s tree-counting exercise last year, Delhi is expected to follow suit and begin its own tree census next week. The Delhi Parks and Garden Society has roped in five resident welfare associations and as many schools for its pilot project. The counting is expected to begin next week in five areas—Rohini, Dwarka, Mayur Vihar, Chittranjan Park and Paschim Vihar. According to officials in the environment department of the Delhi government, Nerolac Paints will supply eco-friendly paint for marking the trees counted during the exercise. According to a report brought out by UN Habitat last year, Delhi ranked 58th among 95 cities on the world green index. As per the data compiled by the Delhi government, there are 414 species of trees in the Capital.

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