urban forests

Chennai urban forests: New Miyawaki forest set up in the city

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Chennai urban forests: New Miyawaki forest set up in the city

On February 1, the municipal corporation of Chennai celebrated the first anniversary of Miywaki forest in Kotturpuram. Image: IE In Chennai, a new Miyawaki forest near the Secretariat has been added by the Greater Chennai Corporation. The new Miyawaki forest has been set up under the civic body’s initiative for setting up as many as … Read more

Chennai to get 1000 more urban forests in the city; residents can visit forests

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Chennai to get 1000 more urban forests in the city; residents can visit forests

The changing of these locations into green cover improves biodiversity. Image: IE Chennai plans to introduce more urban forests to increase biodiversity and green cover in the city. For this, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided to set up 1000 more urban forests. They are trying to utilise open spaces and reserve lands that will … Read more