Environment & Ecology
In News: A drive has been launched by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for pruning old trees in the city’s Connaught Place area.
Tree Pruning
- A common maintenance procedure to maintain structural integrity and aesthetics
- Goal: To remove unwanted branches, improve the tree’s structure, and direct new, healthy growth.
- Benefits:
- When you remove old branches, you let trees put out healthy, new growth.
- A clean, polished look that elevates the whole landscape.
- Set the tree up with a good foundation for long-term health.
Source: The Print