{"id":158906,"date":"2025-08-13T21:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/?p=158906"},"modified":"2025-08-13T21:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:38:04","slug":"shapurji-palanji-native-biodiversity-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/?p=158906","title":{"rendered":"Shapurji Palanji native biodiversity garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Located on a 1.25\u2011hectare site near Alibaug, India, the Shapurji Palanji Native Biodiversity Garden was created to celebrate and safeguard the region\u2019s natural heritage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The garden is divided into 17 themed sections that highlight a rich variety of native plants and wildlife, including medicinal species, orchids, ferns, and bamboo. It also features a vertical garden, a wetland ecosystem, and a sacred grove. Visitors are invited to wander through the grounds and discover the unique flora and fauna of the area.<\/p>\n<p>Key Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Themed Zones: More than 61,000 plants from 600 native species are cultivated across 17 dedicated sections, each focusing on a particular aspect of biodiversity\u2014such as medicinal plants, butterflies, or wetland habitats.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Design: The garden has been thoughtfully planned with environmental considerations in mind, utilizing renewable energy, a drip\u2011irrigation system, and pathways designed to be accessible for people with disabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Focus: Every element of the garden is devoted to preserving and showcasing local plant and animal life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Educational Purpose:<br \/>\nThe garden serves as an educational hub for over 7,100 students from 155 schools, fostering awareness about biodiversity and the need for conservation.<\/p>\n<p>Visitor Engagement:<br \/>\nHaving welcomed more than 12,000 visitors, the garden supports local tourism by offering an opportunity to explore varied ecosystems and learn about native plants and animals.<\/p>\n<p>Community Participation:<br \/>\nManaged by a trained team of local residents, the garden also generates revenue through plant sales and tourism-related activities.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Practices:<br \/>\nSustainability is at the core of the garden\u2019s operations, aiming for financial independence through diverse income streams.<\/p>\n<p>Expansion Plans:<br \/>\nThe Shapurji Palanji Group intends to partner with government agencies to develop similar native biodiversity gardens throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-158907 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.42-PM-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.42-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.42-PM.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-158908 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.42-PM-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.42-PM-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.42-PM-1.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-158909 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.43-PM-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.43-PM-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.43-PM-1.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-158910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.43-PM-2-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.43-PM-2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-3.12.43-PM-2-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located on a 1.25\u2011hectare site near Alibaug, India, the Shapurji Palanji Native Biodiversity Garden was created to celebrate and safeguard the region\u2019s natural heritage. 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