The project has been devised taking a cue from the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration that aims to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of Ecosystems and to combat https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change and prevent a mass extinction.
The twin city of Bhilai-Durg hardly has a dense patch of greenery as steel and cement industries dominate the region. Hence, to give a green touch and strike a balance with Environment, the concept will not only curb pollution but also revive the ecosystem of the area.
Under the five-year plan, this project has taken off with initial plantation work to be done on a stretch of 885 acre of Nandini mines as part of the first phase. Dense trees like mahua, peepal, banyan and others that have longer life span will be preferred. Nandini is located 25 kilometers from Durg town.
The Miyawaki forest method involves planting two to four trees per square metre and the Plants grow in two to three years, ready to self-sustain. They help lower temperatures, reduce air and Noise Pollution, attract local birds and insects, and create carbon sinks. Subsequently, revival of the three cycles of ecosystem of water, energy and nutrients will be implemented through the grasslands, taking care of water harvesting Soil fertility and cleaning the air, Ganvir said, stating that in the following phases, wildlife will be introduced. It can also become a perfect spot for breeding of birds as the place has a wetland which already has whistling ducks, open bill storks and other breeds.