Is the process of tree transplantation beneficial in terms of preserving the ecosystem in urban areas? Analyse. (200 Words)
Refer - The Indian Express
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IAS Parliament 6 years
KEY POINTS
· In agriculture and gardening transplanting or replanting is the technique of moving a plant or tree from one location to another.
· Most often this takes the form of starting a plant or tree from seed in optimal conditions, then replanting it in another, usually outdoor, growing location.
Tree transplantation beneficial for ecosystem
· An uprooted tree could be saved through transplantation, if its roots have not lost their moisture remains intact.
· Conservation of tree species, and at the same time providing cushion for development projects.
· Helps in creating a new ecosystem or reviving the already exisiting ecosystem via commensalism, symbiosis etc.
· Restoring the ground water level in the translocated area via increased penetration of roots.
Risks of tree transplantation
· Trees that are over 20 years old may not be able to adapt to the new environment.
· A good growth and yield cannot be expected of such trees, down the years.
· Post-transplantation, it should be ensured that the roots always remain moistened with regular watering. Fertilisers, pesticides and even bio-manure should not be applied till the roots get a firm anchorage in the new soil.
· Only selective species like Indian coral, casuarina, mango, peepal, coconut, nettilingam, jackfruit can be transplanted.
· Transplantation is certainly a costly exercise.
Raj 6 years
Kindly Review. Thanks!!
IAS Parliament 6 years
Cut short the introduction part. Include some points on limitation of tree transplantation like only selected species can be transplanted, lesser chance for trees in adapting to new environment etc. Keep Writing.
Raj 6 years
Nandadeep 6 years
Kindly review.thanks
IAS Parliament 6 years
Good answer. Include limitation, only selective species can be tansplanted, lesser chance for trees in adapting to new environment . Keep Writing.
