Source: The Hindu
The Environmentalist Foundation
of India (EFI) has restored the north-western part of the Arasankazhani Lake
found near the Chemmanchery-Perumbakkam region.
Arasankzhani Lake the natural
habitat for birds, amphibians and reptiles was covered with weeds and silt
deposits, reducing the size of the water body.
“We regularly de-silted the lake
to increase the water holding area and created G-shaped islands (scientific
restoration) for the water to enter in. The islands will be a safe place for
pond turtles, birds and fishes.”- EFI
As a result, thirteen species of
birds, three amphibian species and four species of reptiles got their habitat
back in the most natural and scientific way.
“We are planning an extensive
public awareness campaign to sensitise the locals and increase their
participation in conservation efforts.
Residents of Bollineni Hillside
Township (BHT), near the Arasankzhani Lake, have actively participated in the
EFI Lake Clean Up project.
They also extended financial
support to the restoration work that began in mid-October. The effort was
helped by the co-operation of the Public Works Department.”
Native saplings were planted by
EFI along the lake to create a small forest area.
Next, EFI will restore the
south-western side of the lake.
V. D. Babu, a resident of BHT,
said:
“When I moved here a couple of
years ago, the lake was filled with sand and silt.
The water body was home to native
tree species and birds. Unfortunately, the local authorities earmarked a burial
ground in the middle of the lake, reducing the lake area.
The residents felt the need to
restore and preserve the lake. We approached EFI for the same.
They agreed to take it up.”
EFI members cleaning up the
Arasankazhani Lake:
The G-Shaped Island created by EFI at the Arasankazhani Lake after the EFI Lake clean up and the scientific restoration
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