Abstract :
To construct 9 piers of elevated track of magenta metro line to provide easy access to the
commuters of South West Delhi including National and International tourists and a Porta-Cabin to
use as an Office-cum-Interpretation Centre for exhibiting exhibits and organising awareness
programme in Botanic Garden of Indian Republic (BGIR), the proposals were approved by the
Competent Authority in Sep., 2014 and Nov., 2016 respectively. However, within the range,
altogether 1,142 individuals of 31 species were found conserved and listed to rescue them from any
damage or felling. After receipt of necessary permissions, manpower, general machineries (JCB and
Hydra Crane) and other logistics, all plant individuals, comprising 1,075 individuals of 15 species of
10 cm girth were
transplanted mechanically without using specialized 'tree spade'. All transplanted plants were taken
care of properly for a fortnight to months until and unless new leaves/branches/flower buds did not
appear. Though environmental condition was not favourable, even then transplanted plants were
survived @ 97.5%, is one of the greatest achievements achieved so far. Even after 5 to 7 years from
date of transplantation, all trees are still standing in their new locations in BGIR.
Keyword :
Magenta metro line, Office-cum-Interpretation Centre, Transplantation, 97.5% survival.