Wetland restoration initiative launched in the Nilgiris
Initiative aims to address critical ecological degradation by removing invasive plant species choking wetland habitat
The Hindu reports on the inauguration of a wetland restoration initiative in the Nilgiris, led by conservation NGO Arulagam, Upstream Ecology Foundation, Madras Regimental Centre (MRC-Wellington), and volunteers from the State Street Foundation. The project aims to combat ecological degradation by removing invasive plant species and reintroducing native Nilgiris flora to the area.
Identified invasive species include Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) and Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed), which threaten the region's hydrology. Brigadier Krishnendu Das, Commandant of the MRC; Tanushree Das, Senior Director of the Army Wives Welfare Association; and Major K. Deepak launched the initiative on Independence Day, emphasizing the importance of restoring natural habitats to strengthen local ecological balance and ensure sustainable environments for native plant and animal species.
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