Plant Indigenous Trees in Dudulgaon Area, Handover Forest Land to Municipal Administration
Plant Indigenous Trees in Dudulgaon Area, Handover Forest Land Transfer to Municipal Administration (Representational Image )
Dudulgaon – Mahesh Landge, the BJP MLA representing the Bhosari Assembly, is pushing for a significant environmental initiative in the Moshi region.
He has formally requested the Forest Department to transfer ownership of the land in Moshi to the Municipal Corporation, emphasizing the urgent need to replace exotic plant species with indigenous Indian trees.
In an official statement addressed to the Deputy Conservator of Forests at the Pune Forest Department, Landge highlighted the ecological imbalance caused by the presence of Gliricidia, a foreign tree, in Group No. 190 and Group No. 316 on the Dudulgaon and Moshi boundary within the Pimpri-Chinchwad city area.
The original landscape, covered in abundant grass providing fodder for local animals, has seen a decline in biodiversity due to the cultivation of foreign plants.
To address this issue, Landge proposes the removal of exotic species and the strategic planting of Indian trees such as wad (banyan), pimpal (peepal), tamarind, kalas, bamboo, hivar, and khair. Simultaneously, he envisions creating awareness about environmental conservation among city residents by opening up access to the area and encouraging public participation.
Landge draws attention to successful examples like Durga Devi Hill and Taljai Hill in Pune, where local bodies have taken responsibility for environmental protection. Following this model, he advocates for the development of an environmentally complementary forest in Dudulgaon and Moshi under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation, fostering public involvement.
Anticipating multiple benefits for citizens, Landge envisions the transformed site as a potential ‘Oxygen Park,’ contributing significantly to environmental conservation. Through this initiative, he aims to create a sustainable ecosystem that not only benefits the present but also secures a greener future for the region.
In conclusion, Mahesh Landge’s call for planting indigenous trees and transferring forest land to the Municipal Corporation stands as a vital step toward environmental preservation and community involvement in Dudulgaon and Moshi.
