IRC: SP: 103-Guidelines on Tree Plantation Along Rural Roads
INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS Kama Koti Marg, Sector-6, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110 022 September, 2014
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Adds to pleasing environment
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Minimises global warming
Important Aspects z
Confined to Available Right of Way
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Transect Walk would help in identifying locations
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Only single row on either side
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Two rows: Only when ROW adequate
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Spacing 4 m to 6 m; staggered
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Block areas; 3m x 3m
Important Aspects (contd..) z
Saplings – Min Height 1.2m (Mortality rate low)
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Procure saplings preferably from Government Nursery (Avail of MGNREGS)
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Quality planting material
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Maintain for 4 years
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Need to exercise caution against plant diseases
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Specific varieties in particular climates (Need to seek advice of forest experts)
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Ornamental trees more appropriate than shady trees (when single row)
Other Considerations Needing Attention z
Preserve top soil
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In forest areas, felling of trees bare minimum
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Planting: ¾ Minimum 0.5 m beyond toe of roadway ¾ Close to edge of ROW
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Sight distance and safety primary
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Shrubs/trees clear of side drains Root system should not interfere with working of drainage facilities
Typical Cross Section
Typical Cross Section
Factors in Selection of Species z
Shape, size
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Texture, colour of foliage
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Suitability to agro-climatic zone
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After care and maintenance
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Economic, social / recreational benefits
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Prone to insects / pests disease
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Advice of forest / horticulture experts (IRC SP21-2009 has been of great help)
Plantation in Special Areas – Waterlogged / Alkaline soils
Waterlogged Areas
Photo of Mounds in Waterlogged Areas
Protection Measures z
Brushwood fencing
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Live fencing
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Bamboo, locally available
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No: RCC/MS Angles
Activity Schedule for Avenue Plantation Year 1st Year
2nd Year
Month JanMarch
Activities to be done 1 Surveying & cleaning of the area
2 3 April-June 1 2 3 4 1 July2 August 3 4 Sep-Nov 1 2 Dec-Feb 1 2 March 1
Digging of Pits Procurement of brushwood and live fencing Purchase of Farm yard manure Fencing Plantation along the road Filling up of Pits with Farm Yard manure and Soil Transportation of Plants Planting of Saplings Watering Weeding and hoeing Weeding and hoeing Watering 4 times a month Weeding and hoeing Maintenance Watering 4 times a month
Activity Schedule for Avenue Plantation Year 3rd year
4th Year
Month Activities to be done April-June 1 Watering 6 times a month 1 Casualty Replacement ( 20% of the total plants ) July2 Weeding August 3 Maintenance by Mali Sep-Nov 1 Watering 2 times a month 2 Maintenance by Mali Dec-Feb 1 Maintenance by Mali March 1 Watering 4 times a month 2 Maintenance by Mali 1 Watering AprilMarch 2 Casualty Replacement ( 10% of the total plants ) 3 Maintenance by Mali
Bio-engineering Measures z
Slope Stabilisation, Slope Protection
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MORD Specifications
Maintenance of Roadside Plantation z
Tending of saplings
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Selective pruning
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Vegetation control
We need guidance of horticulture staff
Thank you
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