Role of Miyawaki Forests in Indian Cities When we talk about “ecological services” in cities—cooler micro‑climate, clean air, groundwater recharge, biodiversity, mental health benefits—people often imagine big old trees with wide canopies. This picture is partly true, but also incomplete. Research on urban forests shows that all age classes of trees contribute to ecosystem services,Continue reading “Do We Need Only Mature Trees for Urban Ecological Services or Miyawaki Afforestation is also Helpful?”
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How Pollination Happens?
Bees, hoverflies and butterflies are considered good pollinators as they have evolved a variety of morphological tricks to find flowers and store pollen efficiently, enabling them to perform all steps of the pollination process. HAIR :Many pollinating insects have long hairs. Some are branched, which aid pollen attachment. Bees in particular have long densely packed hairs. In some bee species even the eyesContinue reading “How Pollination Happens?”
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆?
• Perennials over annuals: perennial plants are generally better sources of pollen and nectar. They can also be easier to maintain as they don’t require replanting every year. • Do you see pollinators visiting it? When choosing plants to buy at a nursery, look for the bees: you will quickly discover which flowers they visitContinue reading “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆?”
The Quick Guide to Attracting Helpful Insects to Your Garden
Want healthier plants and fewer garden pests without using harsh chemicals? The secret isn’t spraying—it’s inviting beneficial insects to your backyard! Installing a Bee & Insect Hotel provides a safe refuge for nature’s best garden helpers. 🐞 Who Lives in an Insect Hotel? Different species use specialized compartments inside the hotel: ☀️ 4 Simple RulesContinue reading “The Quick Guide to Attracting Helpful Insects to Your Garden”
POSH Awareness Session at Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan)
Creating a safe and respectful workplace requires more than policies—it depends on the everyday actions, attitudes, and accountability of every employee. Madhuri Varshney recently conducted an interactive POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace) awareness session for the officers and staff of Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan). The session covered key aspects of the POSH Act, 2013,Continue reading “POSH Awareness Session at Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan)”
How to Use an Insect House: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Creating a safe space for beneficial insects is one of the easiest ways to support biodiversity in your garden. An insect house provides nesting and shelter for solitary bees, ladybugs, lacewings, and other helpful insects that naturally pollinate plants and control pests. Simply hanging an insect house isn’t enough—the right location and care make allContinue reading “How to Use an Insect House: A Complete Guide for Beginners”
Give Nature a Home – Install an Insect House Today
Why Every Garden Needs an Insect House Most people think insects are pests, but many of them are actually nature’s hardest workers. Solitary bees, ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects pollinate flowers, improve crop yields, and naturally control harmful pests. Unfortunately, modern cities and intensive farming have destroyed many of their natural nesting habitats. AContinue reading “Give Nature a Home – Install an Insect House Today”
Building Safer Workplaces: POSH Awareness Session at Arwachin School
Rise Foundation successfully conducted a POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace) Awareness Training for the teachers and staff members of Arwachin School, reinforcing the importance of creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment. With increasing emphasis on POSH compliance across educational institutions, schools have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that everyContinue reading “Building Safer Workplaces: POSH Awareness Session at Arwachin School”
How Trees Reduce Air Pollution
Planting trees helps to improve air quality through 3 key impacts: These impacts combine to create powerful, lasting effects for the the communities where trees are planted. The Two main types of pollutants that trees remove from the atmosphere: How Do Trees Produce Oxygen? Trees produce oxygen through a process that you’ve probably heard of; photosynthesis. The tree’sContinue reading “How Trees Reduce Air Pollution”
Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?
Understanding the Difference Between Rapid Urban Forests and Natural Climax Forests The Miyawaki afforestation technique has gained global recognition for transforming barren urban lands into dense green forests within a few years. From schools and corporate campuses to degraded urban landscapes, Miyawaki forests are helping cities combat climate change, improve biodiversity, and restore ecological functions.Continue reading “Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?”
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