Nature’s bounty

In an attempt to promote landscaping under the purview of environment-friendly concepts,Pune is all set to host the 5 th International Landscape and Gardening Expo-2010.

In an attempt to promote landscaping under the purview of environment-friendly concepts,Pune is all set to host the 5 th International Landscape and Gardening Expo-2010. And,for the first time,the landscape expo this year will include a new component – the ‘Stone art’,which will be the highlight of this three-day expo organised by Media Today Group.

Stones play a very crucial role in the arena of landscaping. Stone art can enhance the appeal of landscaping. Moreover,landscape architecture can generate many jobs. But unfortunately,the capacity of stone art is not being utilised to its best. So this year,we are focusing on the idea of stone art,in order to create more jobs and better landscaping, says S Jafar Naqvi,president of Indian Flowers and Ornamental Plants Welfare Association (IFLORA).

The event will be inaugurated by Mayor Mohan Singh Rajpal after which landscape enthusiasts will be able to get an insight into quite a few crucial topics at a panel discussion. Issues like environmental horticulture,creative use of plants and trees in airport landscaping,maintenance of plants in landscape gardening according to different climatic conditions,importance of horticulture in real estate sector,new products and concepts in nurseries that will fetch more revenue,use of plants in highway development,modern irrigation concept in landscaping,efficient water management for landscape and nurseries,significance of artificial grass and its impact on urban development are some of the issues that will be addressed in the discussion.

The seminar will mostly focus on improving the quality of life of people by preserving the environment through proper planning of public places,parks and recreation centres, adds Naqvi. This stone fiesta will bring together professionals from the sector of environment and landscaping to boost their business through interaction and productive business dealings. And it will also be a good platform for producers,exporters,importers,traders and service providers.

(The expo will be held from November 12-14 at Deccan College Ground,Yervada,from 10 am to 7 pm)

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