Role of urban forestry in the ecological development of Pune city.

Abstract

The urbanization enhances the socio- economic and technological growth of the city. The society is benefited in terms of employment opportunities, better lifestyle and healthcare facilities; however, the major drawback of urbanization is overcrowding and environmental degradation of the city.  The need and importance of urban forestry is to be analyzed and various measures should be taken to utilize that knowledge in restoring the green cover for achieving the ecological development of a city. The growth pattern seen in the case of Pune city is the expansion of new settlements around the city core, without proper planning and understanding of urban forestry & green spaces. This paper has analyzed various existing issues in the Urban forestry of Pune like Parks & Gardens, Lakes, Hills, streets, etc. and solutions to mitigate those problems are mentioned herewith. The paper has anticipated future challenges and the areas are identified for the proposal of urban forestry in Pune city to improve the urban greenery and create a livable space for the city dwellers.