Tamil Nadu plants palm seeds to combat erosion
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Forest Department officials and students in Tiruchi district, Tamil Nadu, India began planting palm seeds as part of the Green Tamil Nadu Mission.
The program aims to plant four lakh (400,000) palmyrah seeds by the 2026-2027 fiscal year to increase green cover and prevent soil erosion. Workers started the effort in M.R. Palayam reserve forest, and will continue in Nedungur and Maniyakurichi reserve forests, as well as other suitable areas.
The department scheduled the planting to coincide with the monsoon season, focusing on water catchment areas within the reserves. Various departments will contribute to the goal, with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department responsible for 50,000 seeds, the Horticulture Department for 10,000, and non-governmental organisations for 300,000. Officials hope the initiative will also support biodiversity and conserve water resources throughout the district. They plan to complete the planting of all 400,000 seeds by October.
