Chandigarh's Living Green Legacy

Green Wonders & Urban Trivia

Discover the statistics, species, and storied trees that make Chandigarh one of Asia's most remarkable urban forest ecosystems.

50%+

Green Canopy Cover

Chandigarh's meticulously planned urban layout spans over half the entire Union Territory area via roadside avenues, sector parks, and notified forests.

70 Species

Native Shivalik Flora

Indigenous trees perfectly acclimatized to our sub-Himalayan tract that flourish naturally without artificial resource drain.

Fabaceae & Moraceae

Dominant Botanical Families

The local ecosystem is anchored by 16 native species of the Fabaceae family and 7 native species of the Moraceae family.