Background
Prem Nagar ridge lost tree cover to illegal cutting and landslides between 2018 and 2023.
Current Situation
Bare slopes increased soil erosion and heat island effect in adjoining colonies.
Environmental Impact
Volunteers planted 1,500 saplings of neem, peepal, and buransh with drip-supported watering for first summer.
Actions Taken
78% survival after first monsoon; bird sightings increased; local temperature dropped measurably in shade pockets.
Results
Summer watering labour cost remains high without community roster.
Future Recommendations
Adopt-a-tree programme for residents; schedule quarterly survival audits.