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    The document provides guidelines for tree plantation along rural roads in India. It recommends planting in single or double rows depending on available right-of-way, with 4-6 meter spacing. Saplings should be at least 1.2 meters tall. An activity schedule is outlined for the first 4 years, including procurement, planting, weeding, watering, and replacement of casualties. Considerations for special areas like waterlogged soils are also discussed. The purpose is to beautify the environment while minimizing global warming through appropriate tree planting and maintenance.

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    IRC: SP: 103-Guidelines On Tree Plantation Along Rural Roads

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    The document provides guidelines for tree plantation along rural roads in India. It recommends planting in single or double rows depending on available right-of-way, with 4-6 meter spacing. Saplings should be at least 1.2 meters tall. An activity schedule is outlined for the first 4 years, including procurement, planting, weeding, watering, and replacement of casualties. Considerations for special areas like waterlogged soils are also discussed. The purpose is to beautify the environment while minimizing global warming through appropriate tree planting and maintenance.

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    IRC: SP: 103-Guidelines on Tree Plantation

    Along Rural Roads

    INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS


    Kama Koti Marg, Sector-6, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110 022
    September, 2014
    Plantation

    z Adds to pleasing environment


    z Minimises global warming
    Important Aspects

    z Confined to Available Right of Way


    z Transect Walk would help in identifying
    locations
    z Only single row on either side
    z Two rows: Only when ROW adequate
    z Spacing 4 m to 6 m; staggered
    z Block areas; 3m x 3m
    Important Aspects (contd..)

    z Saplings – Min Height 1.2m (Mortality rate low)


    z Procure saplings preferably from Government
    Nursery (Avail of MGNREGS)
    z Quality planting material
    z Maintain for 4 years
    z Need to exercise caution against plant diseases
    z Specific varieties in particular climates
    (Need to seek advice of forest experts)
    z Ornamental trees more appropriate than shady
    trees (when single row)
    Other Considerations Needing Attention

    z Preserve top soil


    z In forest areas, felling of trees bare minimum
    z Planting:
    ¾ Minimum 0.5 m beyond toe of roadway
    ¾ Close to edge of ROW
    z Sight distance and safety primary
    z Shrubs/trees clear of side drains
    Root system should not interfere with working
    of drainage facilities
    Typical Cross Section
    Typical Cross Section
    Factors in Selection of Species

    z Shape, size
    z Texture, colour of foliage
    z Suitability to agro-climatic zone
    z After care and maintenance
    z Economic, social / recreational benefits
    z Prone to insects / pests disease
    z Advice of forest / horticulture experts
    (IRC SP21-2009 has been of great help)
    Plantation in Special Areas –
    Waterlogged / Alkaline soils

    Waterlogged Areas
    Photo of Mounds in Waterlogged Areas
    Protection Measures

    z Brushwood fencing
    z Live fencing
    z Bamboo, locally available
    z No: RCC/MS Angles
    Activity Schedule for Avenue Plantation
    Year Month Activities to be done
    1st Year Jan- 1 Surveying & cleaning of the area
    March
    2 Digging of Pits
    3 Procurement of brushwood and live fencing
    2nd Year April-June 1 Purchase of Farm yard manure
    2 Fencing
    3 Plantation along the road
    4 Filling up of Pits with Farm Yard manure and Soil
    July- 1 Transportation of Plants
    August 2 Planting of Saplings
    3 Watering
    4 Weeding and hoeing
    Sep-Nov 1 Weeding and hoeing
    2 Watering 4 times a month
    Dec-Feb 1 Weeding and hoeing
    2 Maintenance
    March 1 Watering 4 times a month
    Activity Schedule for Avenue Plantation
    Year Month Activities to be done
    3rd year April-June 1 Watering 6 times a month
    July- 1 Casualty Replacement ( 20% of the total plants )
    August 2 Weeding
    3 Maintenance by Mali
    Sep-Nov 1 Watering 2 times a month
    2 Maintenance by Mali
    Dec-Feb 1 Maintenance by Mali
    March 1 Watering 4 times a month
    2 Maintenance by Mali
    4th Year April- 1 Watering
    March
    2 Casualty Replacement ( 10% of the total plants )
    3 Maintenance by Mali
    Bio-engineering Measures

    z Slope Stabilisation, Slope Protection


    z MORD Specifications
    Maintenance of Roadside Plantation

    z Tending of saplings
    z Selective pruning
    z Vegetation control

    We need guidance of horticulture staff


    Thank you

    dpgupta36@gmail.com

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