India’s First Moss Inaugurated Garden in Uttarakhand
- The first ever moss garden in the country, spread across an area of around 10 hectares, was recently inaugurated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
- The garden was approved in July 2019 under the CAMPA (State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme by the Research Advisory Committee of Uttarakhand Forest Department.
- The objective of setting up the garden is to conserve various species of moss and other bryophytes, create awareness amongst people about its significance in the environment, besides also creating a recreation centre for tourists.
- The garden is home to around 30 different species of moss ....
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