In a previous post I discussed the Palni Hills and what its ecosystem is being subjected to. There are a few organizations out there who are dedicated to restoring the natural environment of the hills. This means planting native trees, but also restoring the native grasslands of the hills. In my Environmental Science and Systems class we visited the Vattakanal Conservation Trust (VTC)and discussed the role of the Palani Hills Conservation Centre (PHCC). In VTC's greenhouse they were nursing dozens of indigenous flowers, cacti and saplings. Many of these were plants I had never heard about or seen in my entire life. Everything looked so exotic and tropical to me, imagine having such beautiful natural flora. Many can appreciate this wonderful gift of natural biodiversity that they are doing everything they can to preserve and promote it.

These NGO's are doing AMAZING things to restore the Palni Hills to its natural glory. For more info please visit www.palnihills.org and www.vattakanalconservationtrust.org

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