Ecorestoration of Banni Grassland - Global Restoration Network

CONTENTS
Ecorestoration of
Banni Grassland
1. INTRODUCTION 11
1.1 Grassland / Savanna 11
1.2 Importance of Grasslands 11
1.3 Grasslands of India 12
1.4 Grasslands of Gujarat 12
1.5 Arid Region, Grassland and Livestock 12
1.6 Causes for Banni Degradation and Current Status 13
1.7 Actions Taken and Lacuna 14
1.8 Need for Grassland Restoration and Management in Kachchh 14
1.9 Restoration 14
1.10 Approach of Gujarat Ecology Commission in Banni Restoration 15
1.11 Objectives 15
2. STUDY AREA 16
2.1 Location 16
2.2 Climate 16
2.3 Banni Soil 16
2.4 Vegetation 16
2.5 Fauna 18
2.6 People and Livestock 18
2.7 Land Ownership and Grazing Regulations 18
3. RESTORATION APPROACH 19
3.1 Protection 19
3.2 Removal of Prosopis juliflora and other Weeds 19
3.3 Reseeding of Grass Species 21
3.4 Fertiliser Application 21
3.5 Legume Introduction 22
3.6 Soil Amendments in Bhirandiyara Restoration Site 22
3.7 Soil Amendments in Dhordo Restoration Site 22
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