Urban nature reserve and people’s biodiversity park mooted in Kochi
The Hindu
Nearly 119 hectares available in form of islands between Marine Drive and Vaduthala to be developed into ecological conservation zone
A proposal for creating a larger buffer area for the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary to restrict fresh construction activities in the region and promote free movement of birds has been mooted.
The proposal forms part of the Mangalavanam eco-restoration project and the development of an urban nature reserve component of the Marine Drive extension programme. A People’s Biodiversity Park will also come up as part of the green component of the development project, according to the proposal.
The project mooted by the Kerala Government seeks to develop the nearly 119 hectares available in the form of islands in between the landmass from Marine Drive to Vaduthala into an ecological conservation zone. The zone will also be developed into a mangrove forest area through afforestation. Ecotourism spots will also come up as part of the programme, says the project document.