Promote Biodiversity through afforestation with Seed Balls Bombing technique and community driven weed management

Department
FOREST DEPARTMENT

Target Beneficiaries
20000

Durations
1 Year(s) 0 Month(s) -1 Day(s)

Budget (INR Lacs)
500

Location
District Bengaluru (Urban), Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Davanagere, Mandya, Raichur, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Vijayapura

Government Infrastructure/Services/Support Provided

Support from Forest Department and Agriculture department to identify the appropriate location and seeds.  

Funding/Physical/Technical Requirements

Financial support and technical expertise for implementation of the project.  

Problem

In the current acute water crisis scenario, the unique technique of seed ball bombing is an apt aerial afforestation method to boost green covers at the location. The rise in carbon footprint and environmental hazards has led to rise in green consciousness among the citizens evoking a sense of responsibility to preserve the natural environment.

Objective

A convenient dispersal mechanism for plantation, Seed Balls/ Bombs are an easy and sustainable way to cultivate plants. The added advantage is that the seed ball can be used so that it provides a larger window of time when the sowing can occur. Furthermore the project involve implementing community driven Biodiversity Register and Weed Management

Description

Sector / Subsector

Sector: Environment Subsector:Human Rights

Eligibility and Documents Required

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PROCESSING FEE - RS.1499/-