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Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has inaugurated an urban forest at the Uttan solid waste management site, planting 8,600 native trees using the Japanese Miyawaki method. This forms part of a larger plan to plant 50,000 trees city-wide, aimed at reducing air pollution, controlling foul odours, and improving green cover. The initiative focuses on close collaboration between public, private, and government sectors to ensure proper care, preservation, and sustainability. The project demonstrates a strong step toward environmental improvement and urban biodiversity enhancement.
Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has inaugurated a large-scale urban forest at its Uttan solid waste management site, planting 8,600 native trees through the Miyawaki method. The initiative is part of the corporation's wider goal to plant 50,000 trees city-wide, aiming to expand green cover, improve air quality, and reduce odour from the landfill site. Advertisement
The project involves 49 native tree species, selected to suit the local ecosystem. The planting process included careful soil preparation with a mixture of red soil, manure, neem, cocopeat, and vermicompost to ensure strong sapling growth. A drip irrigation system has been installed to support the young trees, making maintenance more efficient and sustainable.
Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Radhabinod A. Sharma (IAS) highlighted that the success of such initiatives depends on strong cooperation between public, private, and government entities. He underlined that planting trees is only one part of the process, and their regular care and preservation are crucial for the forest to thrive.
This project follows previous MBMC efforts in urban greening and environmental sustainability, demonstrating a structured approach to increasing the city's tree cover and improving urban ecology. The forest is expected to create a denser, biodiverse green area, benefiting local residents, reducing pollution, and contributing to climate resilience.
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