The document summarizes Tree Walk 14 along the Secretariat Arc in Trivandrum. It describes the group observing various tree species along the route, including Ficus, Koovalam, and Vallavam trees. It notes areas where trees have been well-conserved versus areas with negligent attitudes. The walk inspired discussions about planting and conservation plans. There were 50 participants who exchanged ideas and discussed action plans.

1. SECRETARIAT VALAMVEKKAL
or
Secretariat Arc
Prakash P gopinath
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2. • The Secretariat Arc walk started from under
the Mahogany tree which has been witnessing
many events in the city. The group observed a
Ficus which has anchored itself in the tree.
The sight of the Koovalam with fruits, the
Vallavam with its unique growth both in the
Secretariat complex and Athi by the AGs office
gate attracted the attention of the
participants.
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3. • The group of trees growing as a cluster in
front of the Cantonment Police Station which
has been conserved brought focus on how
trees can be maintained as an island. The
huge flex boards near the Secretariat Annexe
on the footpath obstructing pedestrians
turned the discussion to the negligent
attitudes to all road users other than vehicle
owners.
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4. • The line of Ficus trees, Pongamia trees (Oong)
and others growing opposite the Press Club
alongside the Stadium wall inspired the
participants to talk about how we can plant
with a plan. The horrible sight of a burning
waste dump by the side of the Stadium wall
adjacent to the Sports Council necessitated
the need for an intervention into urban waste
management scenario.
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5. • The group walked along till the cluster of Ficus
trees with the need to observe and come out
with a plan that will save the trees from the
axe.
• There were 50 participants, including children
and there was a free and happy exchange o
ideas, thoughts and action plans.
• Prepared By Anitha.S with photos by Veena
M.
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39. • It is planned to have a SIGNATURE TREE
campaign at Attakulangara High School
Entrance near Kovalam bus stop East Fort on
21.05.2013 from 4.30 pm .Pl support and join
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