“I am hearing many bird calls, particularly barbets and koels these (read – lockdown) days. I had never heard so many bird sounds earlier.” This observation from a friend that came up during a casual conversation set me thinking. My…
Islands of Green – Climbers, Creepers, Vines
Climbers, creepers and vines are essentially plants that need support as their stems are weak. This nature of these plants can be effectively exploited to create the much-needed greenery, colour and visual relief in a city, given the recent accelerated…
Trees in an Urban Context
An aggregation of trees in an urban environment has a great potential to support wildlife. This can be by way of gardens and parks, or for that matter trees lining city streets. A good diversity of trees will be very…