Mumbai Gears Up for Comprehensive Tree Census

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is starting a citywide tree census next week as part of its pre-monsoon preparations. The exercise, delayed due to COVID, will take 1.5 years and involve expert assistance and modern technology. The initiative follows a training workshop and aims for an environmentally balanced monsoon season.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to launch a citywide tree census next week, emphasizing modern technology and expert collaboration.

The initiative, delayed since 2018 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is a crucial part of the city's pre-monsoon preparedness. Officials state that this sizable documentation effort will span approximately 1.5 years.

A leading training workshop on scientific tree pruning recently took place, highlighting the importance of modern techniques for maintaining ecological balance during monsoons.

(With inputs from agencies.)