Close on the heels of UNESCO's heritage site tag the KSBB Kerala State Biodiversity board (curiously similar in acronym to KSEB, Kerala state electricity board) announces plans to set up a botanical garden in Idukki.
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The garden will showcase the abundant flora & fauna in the kerala part of western ghats.This
would present both travellers & locals a unique opportunity to have a closer look at the unique flora & fauna of this highly biodiverse region. Idukki has been chosen for the project due to its western ghats like weather which will sustain the flora & fauna of the region
would present both travellers & locals a unique opportunity to have a closer look at the unique flora & fauna of this highly biodiverse region. Idukki has been chosen for the project due to its western ghats like weather which will sustain the flora & fauna of the region
"This unique garden will be a rare visual treat, especially for thetourists. Not many would have
got an opportunity to see the rare fauna found in the Kerala sector of the Western Ghats area," KSBB member secretary Mr K.P. Laladhas said.
got an opportunity to see the rare fauna found in the Kerala sector of the Western Ghats area," KSBB member secretary Mr K.P. Laladhas said.
"The plan will be first submitted to the state government and we will also seek the support and guidance of the National Biodiversity Authority in this regard."
"We hope the recent approval of the WHC will give an impetus to the idea, as this proposed garden will be a treasure for the students of botany not only in the country but also across the globe," Mr Laladhas added.
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