Archive · 28 May 2025
Tirupati DFO Highlights Native Plants for Green Cover
The District Forest Officer in Tirupati is leading a project to plant a lot of native trees!
They want to plant half a million trees that naturally belong in the area.
These trees help the soil, water, and the environment stay healthy.
The DFO is also removing harmful plants that don't belong there.
Everyone is encouraged to plant their favorite native tree on special days.
This is all to make sure the area has a beautiful and balanced environment.
The DFO launched the Vanamahotsavam plantation drive.
Five lakh native plant varieties are planned to be planted.
Native varieties are crucial for soil, water, and life.
Invasive species are being eradicated.
Public participation in planting native saplings is encouraged.
- Who
- District Forest Officer (DFO) P. Vivek and nature enthusiasts.
- What
- District Forest Officer emphasized planting native plant varieties.
- When
- May 28, 2025
- Where
- Divyaramam Eco Park near Kapilatheertham, Tirupati
- Why
- To promote harmonious development of greenery and protect biodiversity.
- Event
- Vanamahotsavam plantation drive
- Location
- Divyaramam Eco Park, Tirupati
- DFO
- P. Vivek
- Goal
- Plant 5 lakh native varieties
- Invasive species targeted
- Prosopis juliflora, lantana camara