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Delhi Terrace Blooms into Urban Wildlife Haven
4 Oct
Summary
- Urban terrace transformed into an 'urban jungle' with over 500 plants.
- Over 100 bird and 25 butterfly species observed on the terrace.
- Simple planting strategy focuses on host, flowering, and food plants.
Confined to his Delhi home during the Covid-19 lockdown, wildlife photographer Aman Sharma began a unique rewilding project on his terrace. What was once a bare space evolved into an 'urban jungle' boasting over 500 plants, subsequently attracting more than 100 bird species and 25 butterfly types.
Sharma’s method involves a thoughtful selection of plants, categorizing them into host plants for butterfly life cycles, flowering plants for pollinators, and fruit-bearing species for birds. This multi-purpose approach aims to create sustainable habitats rather than just decorative gardens.
His initiative, also featured by The New Indian Express, highlights the potential for urban wildlife conservation. Sharma suggests that even small spaces like balconies or windows can contribute significantly if individuals plant a few host and flowering plants.
This concept extends to creating crucial wildlife corridors across India. Sharma believes that if thousands of homes incorporate such planting strategies, it could transform urban environments and support migrating species, proving that nature can thrive even in densely populated areas.
