Green belt to beat back waves in coastal areas

The Forest Department has identified 29.5 hectares of land in the coastal areas of the district for the Theeravanam project aimed at creating a natural barrier against tidal surges and heightened wave action. The sites were identified on the basis of a survey. The study found that some parts of the Kottukal, Kadhinamkulam, Chirayinkeezh, Anchuthengu, Vettoor and Idava panchayats and the wards of Panathura, Poonthura, Beemapally, Manikyavilakam, Sanghumukham, Valiathura, Kannanthura, Pallithura and Vettukad were ideal for planting trees.The barrier will also protect the coast from erosion and winds. Bamboo, mangroves, almond, casuarina, 'punna' and 'poovarasu' are likely to be used for the project.

 

(The Hindu, 11^th   August 2007)