Barren land into woodland in 18 years

P.M. Nandakumar now harbours 1000 odd trees comprising 164 species of trees in his forest

Away from the hustle and bustle of cities, the “woodland” akin to a minuscule forest with wide varieties of wild genetic diversities, is harboured by a nature lover on his homestead land at Madakkimala, nearly 10 km away from Kalpetta. P.M. Nandakumar at Madakkimala bought the one and a half acre of a barren land nearly 18 years back with 13 trees altogether is now harbouring 1000 odd trees comprising 164 species of trees. 37 species among them come under Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) category. Mr. Nandakumar has also regenerated a sacred grove inside the miniature forest with 20 varieties of bamboo, 18 varieties of climbers and 14 varieties of medicinal herbs.