[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 …

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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]

  In 2006 Pitchandikulam began the transformation of an eroded, overgrazed 88 acre site at Mugaiyur into a thriving Eco-park. The natural coastal sand dune ecosystem has been restored and a Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest (TDEF) established to create a matrix of habitats that can support a greater range of wildlife.