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Biodiversity Park
‘Vrindavan’ (literally means forest of Holy Basil, Tulsi) is historically known for its lush green forests, luxuriant sacred groves and serene hills where Lord Krishna spent His childhood.
Vrindavan Heritage Tower will be developing a Biodiversity Park which will increase the green cover, serve as a refuge for local biodiversity and mitigate pollution and climate change.
Biodiversity Park is a nature reserve that harbours the natural heritage of an area, promotes educational and cultural values, and enhances the quality of the environment of the surrounding areas. The guiding principle of a Biodiversity Park is to ensure that there is no loss of local biodiversity and create self-sustaining ecosystems with native plants and birds.
This park, called the Vrindavan Heritage Tower Biodiversity Park, will flourish with varieties of lush vegetation. It will house different species of flora and fauna, enriching the entire ecosystem.
Vrindavan has an incredibly rich cultural heritage, mainly due to its sanctity and spiritual practices. It is the heart of Braj and is considered to be the topmost holy site. The forests that provided fresh and juicy grasses for the cows and calves, also offered varieties of sweet juicy fruits for rejuvenating Krishna and His cowherd friends. These forests and groves witnessed Krishna’s divine pastimes with the gopis.
Srimad Bhagavatam describes the glories of Braj Bhoomi as follows, “In Braj Bhoomi, the sweet splendour of spring, the king of all seasons, is ever present, and a green velvety carpet covers the surface of the earth. Lotuses of many colours bloom in the ponds and rivers, and the branches of the trees are well adorned with fully-bloomed campa, cameli, beli, juhi and other delightfully fragrant flowers, whose nectar is relished by intoxicated bees. The entire atmosphere is pervaded with both transcendental bliss and the intoxication of youth. These combine to create a kingdom of ever-increasing joy that captivates the body and mind.”
Vrindavan Heritage Tower’s Biodiversity Park will act as an instrument in preserving this glorious heritage of Vrindavan dham.
Creating a biodiversity park in the harmonious environment of Vrindavan will be a tribute to this holy land, where the sweet sound of Lord Krishna’s flute enthralled all living beings. The proposed biodiversity park will attract birds and butterflies, thereby creating a microclimate for local biodiversity. This park will serve as place for conservation of sacred and native trees and shrubs, recreation and meditation, education and public awareness, besides providing ecological services.
The park will play an important role in:
Conservation of natural heritage: Biodiversity park will protect and maintain different species of plants and animals within or outside their natural environment.
Enhancement of quality of urban environment: Plants and trees offer shade, reduce the effect of harmful rays, trap airborne pollutants, capture carbon dioxide and mitigate global warming. They also filter groundwater and reduce the overflow of stormwater, ensuring public safety.
Educational and Cultural Hub: While the biodiversity park promotes the culture of the region, it also creates awareness among public about the need to manage the earth’s resources and maintain the quality of the environment. Visitors can learn about different varieties of flora and fauna from an assigned guide in the park. It serves as living laboratory for understanding the ecological processes and functions.
Eco-tourism: It promotes eco-tourism, a travel through which tourists can understand and appreciate nature, contribute to its conservation and help in improving the quality of life in the region.
Employment opportunities: Biodiversity park is a means of livelihood for the local communities helping them lead a better life.
