DNCC will open a tree support center next month
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The smoke, dust and concrete walls of Dhaka seem to be getting narrower, making breathing more difficult every day. In this busy city, seeing some greenery feels like a rare stroke of luck. But the answer to relief is obvious – in trees. A little shade, a breath of oxygen, a moment of peace.
With this vision, a unique initiative is taking shape in the capital – the Tree Service and Rooftop Garden Support Center.
For all the latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Located at the northwest corner of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Park in Gulshan, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) initiative aims to build a modern and sustainable system for tree care and conservation in urban life.
According to DNCC sources, the tree “hospital” will begin operations next month. The environmental organization Green Savers will operate it together with the DNCC.
The center will handle the treatment and care of plants. Citizens can bring their sick or weak plants to the tree clinic, where specialists will diagnose diseases, test soil quality and provide advice on proper care.
A plant pharmacy and a laboratory teach biological methods of plant treatment. There will also be a plant care clinic where people can learn about soil conditions, watering schedules and the proper balance of light and nutrients.
One of the most innovative features is the Plant Foster Hub. In the hustle and bustle of city life, many people find it difficult to care for their plants regularly and some have to leave them behind on long trips. This center will provide them with a safe space.
Here people can leave their plants for a few days and are looked after by trained staff.
The center will also include a plant library and research area housing books, guides and research papers on plant life, sustainable agriculture and the relationship between nature and urban life.
Ahsan Rony, managing director of Green Savers, said: “We don't just want to plant trees – we want to learn how to care for them. Our goal is a Dhaka where every person loves trees, cares for them and sees them as a part of life.”
Contacted, DNCC administrator Mohammad Azaz said, “The entire facility will be built using an eco-friendly architectural design. It will be lightweight, energy efficient and low carbon. The design will include open spaces allowing unhindered natural light and air circulation, creating an ideal environment for plant care.”