By A. Janky, forestry_mauritius
The Forestry Service and the Small Farmers
Welfare Fund (SFWF) are jointly implementing the project “Restoring the Natural
Biodiversity and Promotion of Honey Bees for Pollination of Crop Production
along River Banks”.
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| Palmiste Rodrigues trees planted on the banks of Rivulet Tatamaka |
The project was launched by the Minister of
Agro Industry & Food Security, the Honourable Mr. M. K. Seeruttun, on the 5th
of July, 2018, at Rivulet Tatamaka, Glen Park, Vacoas, in the presence of the
Conservator of Forests, Mr.V.Tezoo, the Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Mr.P.Khurun, the Manager of SFWF, Mr.R.Bheekarry, and the community of
vegetable growers in the region.
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| Ebony tree |
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| Tatamaka tree |
The melliferous native trees already planted within the reserves of Rivulet Tatamaka, on both banks, are growing well. The restocking of the reserves with suitable native tree species will help stabilise the river banks, reduce soil erosion and prevent siltation of the river bed, thus reducing overflowing and flooding during heavy rainfall.
Watching the reintroduction of Tatamaka seedlings on its banks, Rivulet Tatamaka is feeling rejuvenated and proud of its name.
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