"We would look into each plan, because there would be limitations in some cases where the shape of the plot makes it impossible to implement the above rules, so each case will be considered separately," Pardeshi said.

He added that other recommendations like using interlocking blocks instead of paving inside the development plot has also been accepted because it allows soil aeration and retains moisture.

Another recommendations is that buildings having commercial activities at the ground floor (such as shops, showrooms and restaurants) should plant one tree per 4.5 m with respect to the width of the building in the front margin area. This will be inclusive of the number of trees to be planted in that plot as per the above standards.

Speaking to TOI, Tasneem Balasinorwala of Pune Tree Watch, a member of the committee, said that discussions were held and brainstorming was done for 2 months to arrive at the recommendations for increasing the tree cover.

"We have also made certain recommendations like that the garden department must publish a list of important trees (such as rare, specie-based, heritage trees for reference). With the identification of such trees, any construction or `development' activity must be moulded with design changes to ensure that the tree is left absolutely unharmed," Balasinorwala said.