{"id":350708,"date":"2025-11-26T18:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=350708"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:46:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:16:53","slug":"arboriculture-in-up-impacts-on-the-development-of-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/arboriculture-in-up-impacts-on-the-development-of-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Arboriculture in UP- Impacts on the Development of UP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arboriculture refers to the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. In Uttar Pradesh, arboriculture plays a major role in agriculture, economy, environmental management, and rural livelihoods.<\/p>\n

\"Arboriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Table of Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are the major regions practicising arboriculture in UP?<\/a>
\nWhat are the UP government’s policies supporting arboriculture in UP?<\/a>
\nWhat is the significance of arboriculture in UP?<\/a>
\nWhat are the challenges with arboriculture in UP?<\/a>
\nWhat should be the way forward?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>What are the major regions practicising arboriculture in UP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Western UP<\/strong><\/td>\nIt is the most advanced in commercial tree farming. It involves the large scale cultivation of poplar<\/strong> and eucalyptus<\/strong>. It supports plywood, paper, and furniture industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Central UP<\/strong><\/td>\nIt is known for mango orchards, especially Malihabad<\/strong> (Lucknow)<\/strong>. It also produces amla<\/strong>, guava<\/strong>, and jamun<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bundelkhand<\/strong><\/td>\nIt has focussed on drought-tolerant species- neem<\/strong>, babool<\/strong>, arjun<\/strong>,and tendu<\/strong>. There has been an increase in plantation for soil conservation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Terai Region<\/strong><\/td>\nThe region has dense natural forests. The region has cultivation<\/strong> of teak<\/strong>, sal<\/strong>, bamboo<\/strong>, and species<\/strong> suited for humid climate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>What are the UP government’s policies supporting arboriculture in UP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Van Mahotsav \/ Plantation Drives<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • In 2025, UP launched a massive statewide drive under Van Mahotsav, aiming to plant 35\u201337 crore saplings across the state.<\/li>\n
  • Planting sites include roadsides, expressways, riverbanks, public lands, thereby expanding green cover beyond traditional forests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agroforestry Policy<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Under this policy, farmers are offered free saplings of their choice to plant on their lands.<\/li>\n
  • The goal is to expand tree-based cultivation beyond forests to reach private farmland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uttar Pradesh Forestry & Horticulture University (UPFHU)<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • UPFHU is being established in Gorakhpur. It is envisioned as the state\u2019s (and North India\u2019s) first dedicated forestry & horticulture university.<\/li>\n
  • This institution will promote education, research, and capacity building in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upvan Yojna & Heritage Tree Adoption Scheme<\/strong><\/td>\n\n