Landscape restorationOngoing
Baner-Pashan Hills Restoration
Restoring the ecological health of the Baner-Pashan hills, a green lung within a fast-growing part of Pune.
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Water conservation
Water Conservation
Slowing, spreading and storing monsoon runoff on the hills so soil stays in place and water has time to soak in.
Project overview
Hill slopes shed rain quickly. Structures such as earthen bunds and small water-storage tanks slow the flow, reduce soil loss and keep moisture on the land for longer, which helps newly planted trees and local wildlife.
Structures need upkeep: silt must be cleared and embankments checked after each monsoon. Long-term maintenance is part of the work, not an afterthought.
Objectives
- Reduce runoff and soil erosion on hill slopes
- Keep water available to plants and wildlife for longer into the dry season
- Maintain existing structures so they keep working
- Engage the community in water stewardship
Environmental challenge
Steep, thin-soiled slopes lose monsoon rain as fast runoff. Without structures to slow it, water, topsoil and seeds are washed downhill.
Approach and activities
Step 1: Survey how water flows across the site
Step 2: Build and repair earthen bunds and tanks at suitable points
Step 3: Inspect and desilt structures after each monsoon
Step 4: Record observations so results can be documented honestly
Impact metrics
31
Water-storage tanks
40+
Earthen bunds
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