Drum plantation technique helps grow 3,200 trees in saline land at Dholera
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Why in news
DSIRDA and the Gujarat Forest Department successfully implemented a drum plantation technique to grow 3,200 trees in saline land at Dholera.
Background
The project targeted land affected by high soil salinity, low carbon content, and prolonged waterlogging. Saplings were planted in plastic drums containing sand, nutrient-rich soil, vermicompost, stubble, and cocopeat.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 3,200 trees were planted using the drum plantation technique in Dholera.
- PlaceDholera is a site in Gujarat where saline land restoration was conducted.
- S&TThe drum plantation technique uses a mixture of sand, nutrient-rich soil, vermicompost, stubble, and cocopeat.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how innovative plantation techniques can mitigate the ecological challenges posed by soil salinity and waterlogging in arid and coastal regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Soil degradation: Addressing high salinity and low carbon content through localized nutrient management
- Ecological restoration: Enhancing biodiversity by creating habitats for pollinators and birds in degraded lands
Keywords: Soil Salinity · Afforestation · Sustainable Agriculture · Ecological Restoration · Vermicompost
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