If we design a building aesthetically good and also decorate it beautifully from inside, yet if its surrounding outside area is rubbish, then the beauty of the building will be considered reduced. As such the building must have a beautiful surrounding. This is achieved by landscape development.
Landscaping is an art of planning the drives, walks, lawns, shrubs, gardens, flower-beds etc. so as to form a beautiful setting for a building. The main purpose of landscaping is to create a joyful environment round the building and give the occupants a healthy breath, good appearance and natural beauty.
Chandigarh rock garden is an epitome of creativity and innovation. Rock Garden is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand’s Rock Garden. The speciality of this place is that it is completely built of industrial & home waste and thrown-away items.
Chandigarh's Nek Chand Rock Garden
Rock garden has been established in the form of an open-air exhibition hall.
Timeline
The Rock Garden was secretly started by Mr Nek Chand in 1957. The government only learnt about it in 1975. After it was discovered, the government took it over.
Dimensions
Initially, it occupied an area of 12 acres. But it has grown and is spread over an area of forty-acres (160,000 m²),
Forest Landscaping Design: Blending Aesthetics with Sustainable Woodland Management
P.S: Article updated on 29th March 2025
In a world increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, the role of design within natural landscapes is more crucial than ever. Forest landscaping design — the integration of landscape architecture with forest management — is a growing field that merges ecology, artistry, and human experience.
For both landscape architecture students and forest management professionals, understanding this intersection can offer rewarding career opportunities, ecological benefits, and innovative ways to enrich our connection with the natural world.
This article explores the importance of forest landscaping, techniques used to enhance visual aesthetics, the practical application of silviculture (tree and forest management), and how well-designed woodland spaces contribute to both human wellbeing and environmental resilience.
Why Forest Landscaping Matters
Many people visit forests to escape the bustle of daily life. We hike, camp, cycle, and picnic in woodlands without giving much thought to how the space makes us feel — the shade of the trees, the variety of species, the rustle of leaves, and the surprise of an open clearing all shape our sensory experience.
But walk or drive through a dense, unmanaged forest for several kilometres, and you may find the landscape becomes visually monotonous — a curtain of green with little variation. This sameness can feel calming, but for many, it becomes dull and soporific.
Forest landscaping design seeks to address this by turning forests into dynamic, aesthetically rich environments — without compromising ecological health. By combining the ecological principles of forestry with the artistic sensibilities of landscape architecture, we can transform woodlands into vibrant, functional, and engaging spaces.
