What is an urban forest? Highlight its benefits and steps taken by the government to promote urban forestry in India.
Introduction
Urban forest is a patch of land present in the city of regions which is under it's natural vegetation and is vibrant flora & fauna during.
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Urban forest is a patch of land present in the city of regions which is under it's natural vegetation and is vibrant flora & fauna during. eg Aravalli forests of Mumbai.
1. Social forestry program
2. Joint forest management - provides community participation in forest management
3. Green India Mission
4. & Green Buildings Code
Urban forests provide a respite from the concentration of the topography and establish an close to internal relation with nature.
Diagram
Hierarchical diagram showing Benefits of Urban Forests with Environmental branch (green ground, air quality, water infiltration) and Economic branch (tourism, livelihood, minor forest produce, natural looking)
- Provides clear definition with real example (Aravalli forests)
- Organizes benefits into environmental and economic categories
- Identifies specific benefits like green ground, water infiltration, air quality
- Lists key government schemes and policies for urban forestry
- Mentions community participation aspect (JFM)
- Connects urban forests to well-being and nature connection
Suyash Dwivedi
Salient aspects of Physical Geography and Urbanization
Urban forestry and environmental management
Urban forests - definition, benefits, and government initiatives
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Structured and systematic
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