15 New Tree Parks Planned in Bengaluru, Modeled After Cubbon Park and Lalbagh

The state government plans to develop 15 new tree parks in various parts of Bengaluru to provide more green spaces. The proposal involves developing a part of the forest area for public recreation, modeled after Cubbon Park and Lalbagh. Forest, Ecology and Wildlife Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced this on Friday, stating that 9 forest areas will be developed in the first phase. The plan utilizes 3,000 hectares of forest land from reserved and deemed forest areas.