This Forestrek park in an area of 256 acres is developed by TSFDC Ltd in Chilkur Reserve Forest block in Moinabad Mandal of Chevella Constituency in Rangareddy District.
It was launched by MPs J Santosh Kumar, Ranjith Reddy and others today.This area was used as the dumping ground for the construction waste and buildings waste and was an open grazing ground. With biotic pressure it has
degraded and the weed infestation has become the biggest problem.
Under the Urban forest park concept this area is developed with special a feature of trekking as its terrain and geography is suited for trekking.
Forest protection and Rejuvenation works
1. About 4.5 km of wall is built along a total perimeter of 5.6 km. by the HMDA and Forest department
2. About 50,000 saplings of local species are planted after removing construction debris and in gap areas
3. About 25,000 shrub species are planted as hedges
4. The existing tree growth rejuvenation works are carried out by singling
5. The weed removal has been a major challenge specially in the planted areas, but attended to remove competition for growing stock
6. Three water bodies developed and rockfill dams built are ensuring soil and water conservation in the area and helping in forest rejuvenation Visitors amenities developed
1. Drinking water plant
2. Trekking routes 4 for about 2 km
3. Walking pathways for about 4 km
4. Toilet block
5. Gazebo two
6. Watch tower
7. Entry plaza with ticket counter and gate
8. Walking track in 8 shape
9. Open gymnasium
10. Amphitheatre
11. Waterfall Total investment Rs 7.38 crore
1. TSFDC Rs 178 lakh for amenities development and plantation and forest
rejuvenation works.
2. HMDA Rs 350 lakh for protection wall
3. Forest Department Rs 120 lakh for protection wall
4. HDFC bank Rs 89.65 lakh under CSR component for planting
Outcome:
Direct employment on out sourcing basis for 11 members
Generating a monthly revenue of about Rs 3 lakh
Park is attracting large number of visitors because of trekking facility.The park is informally opened during Karthika masam and currently about 2000 visitors are coming on Sunday.
The beautiful rock formations specially of Balancing rocks, Baby Elephant, Eagle face and Old monk etc apart from animal painting on rocks are attracting youth and children
The small hillocks and undulating terrain is adding further charm to the walking tracks developed in the park and trek routes connecting these pathways
The three water bodies Chinna cheruvu, Peddamma cheruvu and Check dam developed in the park are making the area further scenic
The tropical dry scrub forest which is unique to the Deccan plateau is protected and rejuvenated for further development
Currently area is transformed in to a trekkers paradise with clearly defined meandering pathways with undulations and added greenery.
Among most popular Urban Forest park this stands after Botanical garden and KBR National park.
