Yuhan Housing Forest
Rebuilding a community's relationship with Nature.
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Self Sustaining Forest
Planted in August 2020, the Yuhan Housing Forest has flourished into a vibrant green space, with flora like karanj (Pongamia pinnata) and khair (Senegalia catechu) thriving most in the area. The forest has also become home to local wildlife, including dragonflies (Bradinopyga geminata) and birdlife such as baya weavers (Ploceus philippinus) as evidenced by the presence of their beautifully crafted hanging nests.
With the return of lush vegetation, the forest offers a striking contrast to the surrounding urban landscape. Community members have shared their appreciation for its cooling effect and the calming atmosphere it brings to the area, with many describing it as a small oasis of greenery that has significantly enhanced the neighborhood's quality of life.
Forest Maker
EcoSattva
Ecosystem Restored
Final report: 21.11.2024
After approximately three years our SUGi Pocket Forests become self-sustaining. They no longer require human maintenance or watering, and can be handed over to Nature for biodiversity and complexity to naturally develop.
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Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.
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Urban Heat Profile
The Urban Heat Island Effect is affecting cities more and more each year and temperetures in urban areas can go up to 12 degrees hotter. This can be reduced and prevented by planting urban forests like this. We collected the air temperatures on a hot day in December at Capão Redondo Forest and saw amazing results.
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“The people of Aurangabad are getting more and more aware of the harsh realities of climate change and initiatives like these give us hope for the future of the city.”
EcoSattva
Forest Report: 2022
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Similar to other forests in Aurangabad this year, Yuhan Housing Forest certainly struggled during the severe summer drought. Yet, the forest has recovered exceptionally well - as indicated by the excellent survival rate. This is yet more evidence of the resilience of forests created using the Miyawaki method.
The forest is now very dense and cannot be entered, as is normal for this age of forest in this climate. The Khair (Senegalia catechu) remains the tallest tree in the forest at 671cm, nearly 40% increase in height in 1-year.
This pocket forest continues to be a joy for local residents who comment on the cooler temperatures around the forest that they can enjoy in the summer months.
The khair trees are home to an abundance of Weaver birds (Ploceidae). The density of the forest has made it a challenge to identify fauna but simultaneously means that species can thrive without human disturbance.
Forest Report: 2021
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Tallest Tree
The 487cm tree is the Khair (Senegalia catechu). Overall, tree height is ranging from 274cm to 487cm. The girth of the tallest Khair is 23cm and on average, tree girth is ranging from 10 to 18cm.
It has been noted that trees growing in proximity to the pre-existing, large tree on the site are slightly smaller than those not obscured by this larger tree. That being said, they are still growing well. Reports from the local residents, who live next to the forest, say that they are experiencing much cooler temperatures and more noticeable breezes.
Biodiversity Notes:
Three species of butterflies, including the Tiger Milkweed (Danaus sp.), Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias) and Common Yellow (Eurema hecabe) have been observed, along with black giant ants. A Greater Coucal Bird (Centropus sinensis) has also been identified.
Planting: August 2020
The Benefits
Planting a forest at Yuhan Housing Society will:
- Be a recreational space for the community.
- Mitigate heat islands.
- Preserve native species & restore biodiversity.
- Help reverse the region from desertification.
