Greater Noida dumping ground becomes a forest of native trees
In short
- Vikrant Tongad led an effort to turn an illegal dumping ground in Greater Noida into a forest.
- Volunteers removed waste and planted native trees, including Peepal and Ashoka.
- Nearly 3,000 trees now grow there, and the community helps stop new dumping.
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The site was on track to become a waste mountain. Local volunteers cleared it, recycled waste and planted native species. Neighbours now watch the area and prevent new dumping, which keeps the restored land from slipping back.
From Times of India
Vikrant Tongad undertook the initiative to convert a dumping ground in Greater Noida into a forest. His organization collaborated with community volunteers to remove waste and plant native trees. After receiving necessary permissions, the team recycled waste and prepared the land for saplings. The community played a vital role in monitoring the area and preventing further dumping.
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A dirty place full of rubbish in Greater Noida became a forest. A man named Vikrant and many helpers cleaned it up and planted almost 3,000 trees. Now birds sing there and families can walk and play. Talk about it: What trees or birds would you like to see in a place near your home?
