Barsana
Ratnagiri Hill, Barsana
The Ratnagiri hill covers an area of 150 acres and located in the midst of the Mataji Gaushala, more than 50 thousand cows are sheltered and cared for in their last leg of life at the base of the hill which is part of the Aravalli range, was might have been a dry deciduous forest is now a severely degraded land strewn with the invasive Prosopis juliflora or vilaiti keekar. Our team recorded the flora surviving on this hill and drew a list of plants that will be raised here. A nursery has been built to grow native flora and each year more species will be grown to cater to the restoration. We started this project in November 2020 with the support of Mataji gaushala, friends and well-wishers.
Sakhigiri Van
Sakhigiri Van ecological restoration project in Barsana is being carried out with coalition of UPBTVP, Hara Jeevan, Vanamali and The Rewilders. The project aims to restore degraded forest land, which has been adversely affected by deforestation, soil erosion, and unsustainable land use practices. This project is crucial for rejuvenating the local ecosystem, enhancing biodiversity, providing ecological services to the larger community and improving the livelihoods of the surrounding communities. This initiative aligns with various global and national sustainable development goals and commitments, specifically targeting climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and partnership-building for a sustainable future.