Hyderabad has become the only city in India to be recognized as a ‘Tree City of the World”. The status is provided by Arbor Day Foundation jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations Organisation. Hyderabad shares this position with 119 other cities from 63 countries.
The countries featured with maximum cities on this list are The United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom with 38, 15, and 11 cities, respectively.
What is “Tree City of the World”?
According to the official website, The “Tree Cities of the World” programme is an international effort to recognize cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and duly celebrated.
To be recognized as a Tree City, a community must meet five core standards that illustrate a commitment to caring for its trees and forest.
These 5 standards are:
Establish Responsibility
The city has a written statement by city leaders delegating responsibility for the care of trees within the municipal boundary to a staff member, a city department, or a group of citizens—called a Tree Board.
Set the Rules
The city has in place a law or an official policy that governs the management of forests and trees. These rules describe how work must be performed—often citing best practices or industry standards for tree care and worker safety—where and when they apply, and penalties for noncompliance.
Know What You Have
The city has an updated inventory or assessment of the local tree resource so that an effective long-term plan for planting, care, and removal of city trees can be established.
Allocate the Resources
The city has a dedicated annual budget for the routine implementation of the tree management plan.
Celebrate Achievements
The city holds an annual celebration of trees to raise awareness among residents and to acknowledge citizens and staff members who carry out the city tree programme.
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