Good news, folks! Navi Mumbai is all set to welcome its first-ever mangrove parks in Airoli and Ghansoli. This green initiative aims to preserve the region’s delicate coastal ecosystem, promote conservation, and boost eco-tourism. Authorities believe that these parks will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of mangrove forests while also strengthening and protecting them. Scroll on to know more about it.
Navi Mumbai To Get Mangrove Parks In Airoli & Ghansoli
According to Hindustan Times, Navi Mumbai will get mangrove parks in Airoli and Ghansoli. The main focus of these parks will be conservation and community engagement. Following a tender process, the Maharashtra Forest Department has appointed a consultant for the conceptual design and planning of these parks.
Navi Mumbai, built along the creek, owes much of its flood protection—especially during events like the 26/7 floods—to the dense mangrove forests lining its shores. However, in recent years, these vital ecosystems have come under increasing threat, thanks to various development activities that have led to significant degradation.
To counter this, the Mangrove Division North Konkan under the Mangrove Cell, Mumbai, began work on developing an “eco-sensitive recreational, educational and conservation infrastructure”, that is the mangrove parks in Navi Mumbai.
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All You Need To Know About These Upcoming Parks
As per the Hindustan Times report, these mangrove parks in Navi Mumbai will have elevated boardwalks, nature interpretation centres, and educational and research facilities. There will be basic amenities, pathways, decks, interpretation centres and signages for the ease of visitors here as well.
According to Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, four such mangrove parks will be developed in the city in the future, including the ones being developed in Airoli and Ghansoli. He said that once these pilot projects take off successfully, the forest department will plan two more at Vashi and Belapur.
Right now, analysis and environmental assessment in coordination with experts is underway to plan and develop these mangrove parks in Navi Mumbai.
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