Archive · 26 May 2025
BMC Initiates Tree Health Audit in Salt Lake
The local government in Salt Lake is checking the health of tall trees again.
They are doing this because some trees have fallen in the past, causing problems.
They will identify trees that are damaged or leaning and take action, such as trimming or removing them.
Experts suggest planting smaller trees better suited for the soil.
The government has increased the budget for tree maintenance this year.
This is to keep the area safe and prevent accidents.
BMC is conducting a health survey of tall trees in Salt Lake.
Local councilors will identify and list trees in poor condition.
Damaged or dead trees will be removed or pruned.
Experts suggest planting small or medium trees due to the soil type.
The environment budget has been increased this year.
- Who
- Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiated another round of health survey of tall trees across Salt Lake.
- When
- Ongoing, following previous audits in recent years.
- Where
- Salt Lake, Kolkata
- Why
- To identify and address the health of tall trees to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
- Budget Allocation for Environment (this year)
- Rs 20 lakh
- Budget Allocation for Environment (last year)
- Rs 7 lakh
- Budget Allocation for tree maintenance (this year)
- Rs 1.2 crore
- Budget Allocation for tree maintenance (last year)
- Rs 70 lakh
- Previous Audit Year
- 2022