Divisional Conservator of Forests, Kundapur Division, Ashish Reddy led the sapling plantation drive near the Light House that had witnessed sea erosion recently. Dinesh Sarang from FSL India told The Hindu that a Miyawaki forest is being planned on nearly an acre of beachfront at the particular location to arrest further sea erosion. While cactus plants were planted in the forefront, others, including Honne, Thare, Lemon Grass, Finifox, Kedage, Noni, Palm, Almond and creepers, have been planted offering cover to sea turtle nesting location. The organisations have plans to extend similar cover along the 2 km stretch of Kodi beach in the coming days, he added. Volunteers collected about 50 bags of trash, including about 15 from the proposed mini forest location itself, Mr. Sarang said.

Source: The Hindu August 17, 2021 13:07 UTC