Power Point Presentation related to the CSR Workshop held in Bandipur Tiger Reserve Hosted By Karnataka Ecotourism Development Board

1. TREE PARKS
 New scheme introduced by government in 2011 to
provide green space to citizens in urban areas
 Till date over 30 tree parks are in various stages of
development, 8 are being visited.
 Tree parks are envisioned to act as centres of
excellence for conservation of forest biodiversity
 Communities experience nature in their neighbourhood
and develop attitude & culture for conservation.
 Tree Parks function as providers of health, ,harmony
and peace to urban communities
 Tree Parks save the valuable government and forest land
from threats of encroachment

2. The Features of Tree Parks:-
 Extent - 100 Ha approx, foresl land
 Protection by chain link mesh or compound wall-then green wall
 Soil & Water conservation works, Rain water harvesting.
 Per Ha 400 Plants of indigenous species of fruit, flowers & community use.
 Themes- Pavitra vana, Biodiversity Groves, Arboratum, Medicinal plants.
 Children’s play area.
 Walking paths, nature trails. Treks
 Pergola/watch tower.
 Drinking water, Rest rooms, Benches.
 Signages

3. Entrance gates of some Tree Parks

4. Walking Paths

5. Walking Path

6. Children Play Equipments

7. Site Specific Biodiversity Themes

8. Peragolas

9. Educative Signages

10. Kadabagatti,Gokak Division

11. Uppalaon-Gulbarga

12. Scope
 In and around Bengaluru, 5000 hactares of land
available for developing tree parks
 Provide much needed common green space to the city
dwellers under stress
 Can serve as nature education hubs and
demonstration sites for eco friendly technology
 Potential sites in Bengaluru -Turhalli Gudda, Roerich
Estate (UM Kaval), JB Kaval, Hennurkere, Sulikere,
Kumaranhalli, Devanhalli, Kalkere, Kadgodi, BM
Kaval

13. Turhalli Gudda

14. Kadugodi (whitefield)

15. Innovation & Partnership
 Eco-friendly technology for peragolas
 Demonstration units -water harvesting and solar lighting
 Improved toilets
 Signages, interpretation centres
 Nature education kiosks
 Eco-friendly and durable walking paths
 Landscaping
 Innovative and eco-friendly children play area
 Security System

16. Thank You