Ludhiana Completes First Detailed Tree Census Mapping Two Lakh Trees
Ludhiana has completed the first-ever detailed tree census for a Punjab city, mapping and geo-tagging around two lakh trees across 46 municipal wards. Conducted under the 2024 Tree Preservation Policy, the census records species, health, location, and other parameters, excluding areas outside Municipal Corporation limits. The data aims to aid in tree protection, urban planning, and combating pollution. The survey was carried out by a private firm at a cost of Rs 29 per tree, with further phases planned to include additional trees.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 18 Aug, 06:00 am. Other outlets followed.
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