Krishna Byre Gowda targets ‘paper plantation’ in Bengaluru
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Krishna Byre Gowda challenges Bengaluru's urban forestry approach, questioning the effectiveness of large-scale tree-planting programs. The BBMP's annual initiative to plant one lakh trees, while well-intentioned with dedicated budget allocation, faces scrutiny over implementation quality and long-term survival rates. This investigation reveals potential gaps between ambitious environmental targets and actual ground-level results in India's tech hub.
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Krishna Byre Gowda targets ‘paper plantation’ in Bengaluru
As a mandatory exercise, the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) took up the planting of one lakh trees every year, with a budget earmarked for the initiative.
