Mangaluru International Airport to plant over 10,000 saplings
The Hindu
Authorities at the airport have initiated a move to minimise use of water through drip irrigation
Authorities at Mangaluru International Airport have drawn up plans to plant more than 10,000 saplings. Guided by horticulture experts, the airport has taken a step towards making local flora part of its fast-developing landscape.
Work on placing more than 600 pots containing local varieties of ornamental plants at vantage locations – both on the kerb side and inside the terminal — is in progress. Care has been taken to choose plants that require minimal care to ensure optimum utilisation of natural resources.
Now, one can find Alpinia purpurata, which grows to a height of two feet. Its bright flower adds to the beauty of the terminal building.
On the kerb side, sight of various local species of palm such as areca nut and coconut, and so on will welcome visitors. They will also see Ashoka tree, Cassia tree, bamboo, shrubs such as Lilly, hibiscus vying for attention in a landscape that is poised to reflect vibrant colours.
A total of 52 varieties of locally available indoor and outdoor varieties have been handpicked to add to the aesthetic appeal at the airport. While all the indoor varieties of plants have been planted in large and small pots, the outdoor varieties have been planted in soil. The outdoor plants, when in full bloom, will also enhance the visual appearance of the premises.
On the kerb side, the airport has initiated a move to minimise use of water through drip irrigation. Sprinklers have been installed to water the lawn area more efficiently. Plans are afoot to develop an in-house nursery to replenish the plant varieties.