Marshland Conservation By The Residents

Can the residents of a high rise township conserve a km long marshland? Can the marshland be turned green? Can it attract the birds and butterflies?

The answer is an emphatic yes. While on my morning walk today, I observed this remarkable effort by the residents of the House of Hiranandani, Egattur, Chennai. 

Overlooking the Buckingham Canal and the Bay of Bengal, these 28-storeyed towers offer a great view. However, the canal which is part of the tidal system, had barren shores. The residents have converted the barren patch into a green shore line which will soon become a mini forest. With imaginatively designed all-weather signage, it helps raise awareness and educate the walkers, visitors and children about the local flora and fauna. Each display panel also brings out the environmental benefits of the bird or the tree.  See the pictures below.

See the saplings below.

The photo-op booth

The grassland is thriving again.

The concrete towers have well maintained green pathways.

You need a binocular to spot the names of towers named after different types of wood and trees.

The birds are back in the canal. Black winged Stilts in the picture below. 

May such conservation efforts be emulated by more citizen groups. 

Bravo Bush Walk Hira. Keep up your good work.

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   - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad/Chennai/22nd Feb 2025

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