Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Delhi Forest Dept. Clarifies Tree Definition in Circular
The Delhi Forest Department has issued a clarification on what counts as a tree.
According to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, a tree must have a trunk that is at least 5 centimeters wide and one meter tall.
This clarification helps ensure everyone agrees on what a tree is when they are counting them.
It also specifies that branches are not considered trees.
Delhi Forest Department clarified tree definition.
Clarification aims to prevent ambiguous tree identification.
Definition based on Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994.
A tree must have a trunk diameter of at least 5 cm.
Tree must be at least 1 meter in height.
- Who
- Delhi Forest Department
- What
- Clarified definition of a tree
- When
- Recent communication
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To prevent ambiguous tree identification and counting
- Action
- Delhi Forest Department clarified tree definition
- Definition Source
- Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994
- Minimum Trunk Diameter
- 5 cm at 30 cm above ground
- Minimum Height
- 1 meter
