Great Green Wall: 5,499-hectare palmyra groves to form natural shield along Andhra Pradesh coast
Andhra Pradesh has launched a 'Great Green Wall' initiative to plant 55 lakh palmyra seeds across 5,499 hectares of coastline. The project aims to create a natural barrier against cyclones and soil erosion while restoring local ecosystems.
Why it matters
This is a significant climate adaptation strategy designed to protect coastal infrastructure and biodiversity from extreme weather.
The Forest Department has launched a major palmyra seed collection and plantation drive as part of the government’s Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh initiative to create a natural protective barrier along the State’s coastline.
Deputy Chief Minister and Forests and Environment Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said on Tuesday that the government proposed to establish palmyra groves on 5,499 hectares, with a target of planting nearly 55 lakh palmyra seeds.
Under the three-tier plan, mangrove forests will constitute the first tier, while palmyra groves will form the second tier and act as a natural windbreak against cyclones and extreme weather events. A third layer is envisaged as part of the broader coastal green cover strategy.
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