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How citizen scientists are mapping Pune’s trees, with hopes of a greener future

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Briefings

Citizens in Pune, India, are organizing a systematic tree mapping exercise to document riparian zones along the Mula River. The group, Pune River Revival, began this initiative in 2024 after the city's population reached 7.9 million. Volunteers use measuring tapes and smartphones to record tree data, aiming to support the Pune Riverfront Development Project, which costs approximately 4,727 crore rupees.

Key points

• Citizens in Pune, India, are organizing a systematic tree mapping exercise to document riparian zones along the Mula River.
• The group, Pune River Revival, began this initiative in 2024 after the city's population reached 7.9 million.

Context

Pune, India, has a population of 7.9 million. The Mula River is a key focus for the Pune Riverfront Development Project, which aims to create promenades and infrastructure along the riverbanks. This project is estimated to cost 4,727 crore rupees.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Saturday morning event in the Madhavrao Scindia Garden. The article does not provide data on the total number of trees mapped, the specific locations of the riparian zones, or the long-term outcomes of the mapping initiative.

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