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If you grew up in the rural parts of India or even spent some time there, you would have probably seen a Lantana plant and its colourful flowers. While it looks colourful, it has to be one of the world's worst invasive species. It was brought to India as an ornamental shrub in the 18th century, but it has now spread like a disease across 13 million hectares of priceless forest land and pastures. The worst part is that this plant releases chemicals that harm the growth of native plant species. It's also toxic, so cows, goats, etc., can't eat it. The problem has become so bad that in the Nilgiris, it's become impossible to get rid of this plant. There's some hope with organizations like Atree and the Shola Trust (both supported by @RainmatterOrg) working on turning this harmful shrub into furniture and biomass. Perhaps the most iconic transformation of the plant is the Lantana elephant, which you might have seen at the airports. Here's a video by @thebetterindia on how this plant spread in India and its side effects.

Join us at Rachenahalli lake on Sat, 24th Feb 2024, 10 AM Coexistence The Great Elephant Migration. 100 elephant sculptures made out of the toxic weed Lantana, travelling around the world, showcasing India's unique tolerance to wildlife. Small herd being welcomed to North Bengaluru, to celebrate Urban Biodiversity. Come say Hi ! Drawing competition registration link : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಲಾಲ್ ಬಾಗ್ ನಲ್ಲಿಂದು ಲಾಂಟನಾ ಕಡ್ಡಿಗಳಿಂದ ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ ಕಾಡೆಮ್ಮೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆನೆಯ ಆಕೃತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಅನಾವರಣ ಮಾಡಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಅರಣ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಸ್ಯಹಾರಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಮಾರಕವಾಗಿರುವ ಲಾಂಟನಾ ಕಳೆಯಿಂದ ಆನೆ, ಕಾಡೆಮ್ಮೆ, ಪೀಠೋಪಕರಣ ಮತ್ತು ಅಲಂಕಾರಿಕ ವಸ್ತುಗಳನ್ನು ತಯಾರಿಸುವ ಆದಿವಾಸಿ ಸಮುದಾಯದವರಿಗೆ ತರಬೇತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪೋತ್ಸಾಹ ನೀಡಲು 1 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ನೆರವು ನೀಡುವ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆ ನಡೆಸುವದಾಗಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆನು. @aranya_kfd

In Bengaluru, a unique exhibition called “Coexistence: The Great Elephant Migration” started on Feb 3. 🌿🐘 Environmentalists and conservationists showcase 100 elephants made from Lantana weed across the city. Lantana Camara is an invasive weed native to South America. The significant presence of lantanas in tiger reserves of Karnataka has posed a serious threat to wildlife movement and biodiversity ecosystem, leading to conflicts. Located in places like Lalbagh Garden, Vidhana Soudha, and metro stations, they aim to spark conversations on conservation. The event, running till Mar 3, includes over 50 talks, nature trails, and more. 🌳

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