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Bamboo is flowering in Wayanad region, again!


https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gregarious-bamboo-flowering-in-wws-a-threat-to-wildlife/article34063077.ece


As per the above article, bamboo flowering is happening this year in Wayanad forests. And the flowering is currently happening in the sathyamangalam forests too.


   
Sathyamangalam Forest Bamboo flowering


Ironically, bamboo flowering has happened just 10 years back in the same region (in 2011). Normally, the flowering cycle ranges from 25 years to 60 years for the species of this region. Hence, it'd be interesting to understand the species that's in bloom then and now and do a research on its history and behavior.


If anyone in the group has any useful info on this regard, please share.


If any botanist/bamboo enthusiast who's interested to study this phenomenon further, Bamboo Diaries would be happy to facilitate and coordinate the study work. Travel and Accommodation expenses shall be sponsored. 
To volunteer, please contact 72042 88166
Contact now!
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an indigenous action worth applauding

With design infusion from INDE (Integrated Design), the below structure was built by a group of young men from the organization PUNARCHITH, led by a Solega Sri Mahadeva. The work was undertaken as part of an initiative called 'Angarika Maala' (a land restoration program with a long term perspective) in Putanpura village (15 kms from Chamarajanagar town). The structure is meant to house plant nursery raised as part of the land restoration activity.

Work by: Punarchith Team + INDE


Materials used: Bamboo, Casuarina, Granite stone columns. coal tar creosote


Built on: February 2021 (work in progress)


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Day 04 - 14 May 2017

The morning session went in collecting of materials - 40mm and 20mm jally, cement, 8mm steel cage, Alum for fungal cleaning, cut granite stones. And second half of the day was spent in segregation of the bamboo poles and choosing the right ones for structural components.




Day 3 - 07 May 2017

With limited human resource (just the 2 of us), we finished the foundation pit digging (upto 21"-23"). And as usual, planted a sapling of Angustifolia and watered all the plants. After work is done, it rained nicely!!

Day 2 - 01 May 2017

Dug few more pits for foundation. Thanks to the Rain God, digging was made easier. A simple tool like spade and crowbar demands such attention in its utilization and maintenance. Learing about the tools and efficient utilization of them is very important in today's mechanized world. We also planted another Bamboo sapling at the premises. Another satisfying day at work!

Day I - 30 Apr 2017

Debris cleared and marking completed. Digging of 2' x 2' foundation pits in progress

Learning by Doing is effective and fulfilling.

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After an hour of debate, we arrived at a consensus on the plan and structural design of the Demo unit to be built at BDC. A 9' x 14' rectangular structure that's simple and aesthetically appealing. Will send the proposed structure details shortly. 

The 30th April and 1st May weekend is earmarked for starting the foundation work. And hoping to finish the structure in a period of 2 months by working over the weekends.

Apart from Bamboo poles, the following materials and tools are getting organized: 

  • PVC pipes (8-10" dia 3 to 4 feet long) for foundation work 
  • Lime (a few bags) 
  • Cement (a few bags) - Idea is to experiment and compare side by side 
  • Binding wires 
  • Bamboo splitters 
  • Cutting and Grinding machines 
  • Hole saw - all sizes 
  • Machete 
  • Chicken mesh 
  • Nails, nuts and bolts 

All Bamboo Diaries members are welcome to join in in the fun and do bring any useful materials and ideas! If you haven't become a member yet, you can become one by paying Rs. 100/- on the day. 

And a hands-on workshop on Bamboo is scheduled for 7th may 2017. Details of the venue and topics to be published by next week. 

Creating an ecosystem around Bamboo in our part of the world requires more hands, more thoughts and more work. Lets come together to effect a Change in our lifetime!


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