Appropriate Trees With Colourful Flowers To Be Planted
Laying to rest the proposal to allow Chhath at the Lake, minister Agnimitra Paul has announced plans to rejuvenate Rabindra Sarobar by demarcating a zone for a butterfly garden, releasing grass carp fish into the water bodies and protecting the islands, found to be shrinking over time due to erosion. We have taken up a drive to set up fencing around the islands and will plant fruit-bearing trees so that the islands are protected,” Paul said.
Pointing out how Rabindra Sarobar was rich in biodiversity with tortoises, snakes, butterflies, migratory birds and a variety of plants and trees, Paul said, “We held meetings with environmentalists and the fisheries department. A KMDA official said a survey was on to identify a suitable place to develop the butterfly garden. “A zone will be demarcated where trees and saplings that especially attract butterflies will be planted,” said the official.
There are plans to release grass carp, which feed on algae. We are making a butterfly garden, where specific trees will be planted to attract butterflies. Oaks, wild plums, willows and black cherries are among plants that attract butterflies for their nectar-rich flowers. Among other plans was conserving the islands in the water body. “We want to save the island; the number of migratory birds is reducing.