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Tank Revival: Industrialists Tackle Invasive Weeds
17 Oct
Summary
- Industrialists funded weed removal for a 400-year-old bird sanctuary.
- Nearly 80% of invasive water hyacinth has been cleared from the tank.
- Specialized machinery was used to remove heavy weed mats efficiently.
The Nanjarayan Tank, a 400-year-old bird sanctuary in the Nallar river basin, has seen substantial clearing of invasive water hyacinth thanks to a significant initiative backed by Tiruppur's industrial community. The Vetry Trust, under the Vanathukkul Tiruppur initiative, has invested approximately ₹30 lakh to date, removing about 80% of the problematic weed.
This collaborative effort with the Forest Department aims to restore the ecological health of the 125-hectare tank, which is crucial for a diverse array of avian species, reptiles, and aquatic plants. Specialized machinery, including an aquatic boat machine and excavators, was deployed to efficiently cut and remove the dense weed mats.
The removal has already led to a noticeable return of various bird species, including ducks and geese. The Vetry Trust has pledged to complete the remaining clearing, estimated to cost over ₹10 lakh, within the next month and is planning preventative measures like installing filters at the tank's inlets to prevent future weed overgrowth.
