TheAnthropocene climate present chapter basically emphasizes on the morphologyAsymmetrical morphology of street-side vegetationStreet-side vegetation, which is severely affected due to anthropogenic mismanagement and negligence. The primary objective is to analyse the morphometry of major tree species along the streets of KMC, to determine the major factors behind such morphology, and to suggest some measures to prevent the loss of greenery. A study was conducted on 100 tree species along the streets of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, using mathematical, statistical, and graphical techniques to measure their height, average radii of canopies, and inclination of trunksInclination of trunks at their base. The Banyan tree was found to be the dominant species, with 51% of the total number of trees having an inclination between 21° and 30° of the main trunks at the base, 47% having a canopy of approximately 0.6–1 m, and 38% having a height between 11 and 15 m. Over the decade, the vegetation has declined steadily while the built-up concentration has sharply increased. Asymmetry in roadside vegetation occurs due to various reasons, such as using trees as hangers for banners or hoardings, inappropriate caging, and irrational trimming for metropolitan-escape construction. To combat this danger, planning and zonation of streets, using metal supports for banners, and smart afforestationSmart afforestation can be implemented. This study opens new dimensions for further research in smart city planning, green space management, microclimatic carbon dating, and microclimatic dendrochronological analysis.

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An Era of Anthropocene Climate Versus Street-Side Vegetation Morphometry in Kolkata Municipal Corporation

  • Divyadyuti Banerjee,
  • Swaagat Ray,
  • Subarna Bhattacharyya,
  • Kathakali Bandopadhyay

摘要

TheAnthropocene climate present chapter basically emphasizes on the morphologyAsymmetrical morphology of street-side vegetationStreet-side vegetation, which is severely affected due to anthropogenic mismanagement and negligence. The primary objective is to analyse the morphometry of major tree species along the streets of KMC, to determine the major factors behind such morphology, and to suggest some measures to prevent the loss of greenery. A study was conducted on 100 tree species along the streets of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, using mathematical, statistical, and graphical techniques to measure their height, average radii of canopies, and inclination of trunksInclination of trunks at their base. The Banyan tree was found to be the dominant species, with 51% of the total number of trees having an inclination between 21° and 30° of the main trunks at the base, 47% having a canopy of approximately 0.6–1 m, and 38% having a height between 11 and 15 m. Over the decade, the vegetation has declined steadily while the built-up concentration has sharply increased. Asymmetry in roadside vegetation occurs due to various reasons, such as using trees as hangers for banners or hoardings, inappropriate caging, and irrational trimming for metropolitan-escape construction. To combat this danger, planning and zonation of streets, using metal supports for banners, and smart afforestationSmart afforestation can be implemented. This study opens new dimensions for further research in smart city planning, green space management, microclimatic carbon dating, and microclimatic dendrochronological analysis.