Shyok Village’s Green Vision: Ladakh’s First Botanical Garden for Conservation and Community
In the harsh and majestic terrain of eastern Ladakh where the air is thin and the land often unforgiving a quiet revolution is underway The residents of Shyok village situated along the strategic route to the Galwan Valley are planting the seeds of hope quite literally In a groundbreaking initiative hectares of barren community land are being converted into Ladakh s first-ever Botanical Garden This ecological restoration project is not just about planting trees it's about preserving identity harnessing local knowledge empowering villagers and redefining conservation for high-altitude regions What is a Botanical Garden Botanical gardens are special spaces where different varieties of plants from medicinal herbs to fruit trees flowers and shrubs are collected preserved and displayed for scientific educational and cultural purposes Far more than aesthetic green spots these gardens play a vital role in conserving biodiversity promoting ecological balance and supporting research and education Why Ladakh Needs
