Pitchandikulam Forest is a community based in the green belt of Auroville in coastal Tamil Nadu, South India, focused on restoration ecology. There is thunder far off to the north. We hope the rain falls on our recent lake side plantings. Dramatic lightning illuminates the young forest at Nadukuppam. Here we aspire to serve as …
We welcome volunteers to restore the numerous artworks in Pitchandikulam Forest. In the magical atmosphere of the forest there are over 200 pieces including painted stones, bas-reliefs, sculptures and texts. All they need to be cleaned from dust and molds. Some of them need to be retouched pictorially in according to the theory of integrative …
Pitchandikulam Forest is looking for an environmental educator with a background in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, sustainability or related disciplines to deliver our holistic environmental education programmes. Role The educator will anchor education programmes in Pitchandikulam. S/he is also be expected to participate in trips and visits to our other centres at Nadakuppam, Kadapakkam and …
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We are currently doing a three month scoping study followed by detailed design and execution of Ecological Landscaping and Natural Embellishment at IITM campus of 250 hectors. Landscaping of the outdoors is being undertaken to enhance social utility, aesthetic charm and sustainable, ecological services on campus.
We are continuing the barefoot program that places a strong emphasis on transferring knowledge about land restoration through the integration of indigenous practices and modern innovations.
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Aurovanam stands as a collaboration between the Sri Aurobindo Society and the PFC giving birth to a Nature Lab that spans 5.6 acres within the scenic expanse of the Matrikunj estate. Nestled on the fringes of the revered Ousteri Lake in Pondicherry, this venture holds national significance as an Important Bird Area (BNHS) and also …
[sciba leftsrc=”https://test.pitchandikulamforest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/balihouse_Nk_01.jpg” leftlabel=”Before” rightsrc=”https://test.pitchandikulamforest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/balihouse_Nk.jpg” rightlabel=”After” mode=”horizontal” width=””] The Kaluveli watershed area is 750 sq. kms which has 200 inter-connected eris (man-made water catchments) that drain into the Kaluveli flood plain. The area also has five sacred groves and two reserve forests. Pitchandikulam established the Kaluveli Environment Education Trust (KEET) in 2005 based at Nadukuppam (45 …
In 2010 a comprehensive eco restoration plan was executed on 72 acres of land for the Chettinad company. Thirty acres of water bodies were created, and several hills formed to the height of 28 meters. The entire site was planted with predominantly indigenous species and extensive landscaping, walkways, bridges were created. [URIS id=2944]
The year 2015 was a time of reckoning for the coastal region of Tamil Nadu. On December 1st the region experienced the highest amount of rainfall in 100 years where over 400 people died, nearly 2 million people were displaced and losses amounting to 300 crores were incurred. There was serious need to take stock …
