Urban horticulture and eco-tourism (botany)

Urban horticulture categories and eco tourism types

1. SEMINAR ON – HORTICULTURE PRACTICES TOPIC – URBAN HORTICULTURE ,ECO-TOURISM GUIDED BY – MR . PRASANT KUMAR PANDA PRESENTED BY – SONALI SAHU CLASS – +3 3 RD YEAR HONOURS – BOTANY WELCOME TO INTER-COLLEGE SEMINAR -2024 RAMAJEE DEGREE MAHAVIDYALAYA BHISMAGIRI,GANJAM

2. URBAN HORTICULTURE

3. : WHAT IS URBAN HORTICULTURE : Urban horticulture refers to the study of the relationship between plants & the urban environment . It gives emphasis on functional use of horticulture so as to maintain & improve the surrounding urban areas . It is concerned with production of horticultural crops like fruits, flowers & other plants for harvest, aesthetic, architectural, recreation & psychological purpose .

4. : METHODS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE : Terrace gardening Community gardening Vertical gardening Gardening at educational institutes Road side gardening Indoor gardening Gardening at public places

5. : BENEFITS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE : Fresh food can be produced locally Recycling organic waste Reduction of temperature in cities Reduce pollution & carbon footprints of cities Community interaction Reduce family expenditure Poverty alleviation Gardening at public places Physical exercise Time & space utilization Increasing creativity & empowering housewives Less transportation

6. Terrace gardening Involves growing plants in containers or raised beds of soil on a terrace, balcony, rooftop, etc . BENEFITS Fruits & vegetables cultivated at home are free of pests & diseases Rainwater harvesting Collected water can be used for plant irrigation . Reduce heat gain SUITABLE PLANTS Sun flower, lavender, daylilies, Alovera, rose of Sharon,

7. COMMUNITY GARDENING A piece of land gardened or cultivated by a group of people individually or collectively for food purpose mainly . BENEFITS Seasonal food can be grown Increase social interaction Increase gardening knowledge & expertise SUITABLE PLANTS Carrot, Beets, Kale, Eggplant, Onions, Cabbage, Peppers, etc

8. VERTICAL GARDENING Vertical garden is a special kind of urban gardening suitable to small space, particularly for decorating the walls & roofs in vertical manner . BENEFITS Space saving Noise reduction Better air circulating Less bending & kneeling Aesthetic appeal SUITABLE PLANTS Ferns, Pothos, Lipstick plant, Philodendron

9. GARDENS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES Indicates the plantation at school & colleges to enhance the learning of children in biodiversity prospect . BENEFITS Provides hands-on learning opportunities Promotes healthy lifestyle environment conservation & sustainability Improving the landscape SUITABLE PLANTS Spider plant, Neem, Ficus virens, Arjuna, Mango, Tamarind, Champak, Gulmohar,

10. ROAD SIDE GARDENING Refers to planting of trees all along the both side of the roads in cities, state & national highways . BENEFITS Removes dust & pollutants from the air Protecting crops & road side communities & livestock Reduce soil erosion Improved visibility Carbon sequestration Provision of wind breaks SUITABLE PLANTS Jamun, Karanaja, Papaya, Moringa, Almond, Wild cherry, Sagwan, Teak

11. INDOOR GARDENING The act of growing different plants in a pot or two, to more elaborate setups growing inside your home instead of outside . BENEFITS Controlled plant pest Better air purification Stress relief Aesthetic Better Self-care Induce better sleep SUITABLE PLANTS Mint, Jade plant, Valerian, Succulents, Rubber plants, Dracaena, Fiddle-leaf fig

12. GARDENING AT PUBLIC PLACES A public garden maintains a collection of plants for educational & enjoyment purpose . BENEFITS Anxiety & stress reduction physical health improvement building stronger communities Environmental awareness Increase fruit & vegetable production Allow people to experience & enjoy nature in urban areas Improving landscape of cities SUITABLE PLANTS Tomato, Peregrina, Plumbago, Heart of jesus, Bougainvillea

13. ECO TOURISM

14. : WHAT IS ECOTOURISM : One definition of ecotourism is “the practice of educationally, ecologically & culturally sensitive travel that benefits local communities & host countries”

15. : SEGMENTS OF ECOTOURISM : Ecotourism in wildlife Eco adventure travels Sustainable tourism Responsible tourism Nature base travels Culture tourism

16. ECOTOURISM IN WILDLIFE An eco & animal friendly tourism . Usually watching animals in their natural habitat . EX : Bandhavgarh national park Satpura national park Jim Corbett national park Kaziranga national park Jaisalmer

17. ECO ADVENTURE TRAVEL Eco adventure is the combination of adventurous activity with environmentally responsible awareness . EX : Hiking Thrilling zip line Canoeing Camping Snorkeling

18. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Any form of tourism that does not reduce the availability of resources & does not inhibit future travelers from enjoying the same experience . If the presence of large numbers of tourists disturbs an animal’s matting patterns so that there are fewer of that species in the future then that visit was not sustainable . EX : Khonoma, Nagaland Coorg, Karnataka Gavi, Kerala

19. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM Tourism which operates in such a way as to minimize negative impacts on the environment . EX : A wilderness camping trip using “Leave no trace” ethics would be considered as responsible tourism while dune buggy tours would not .

20. NATURE BASE TRAVEL A more generic term for any activity or travel experience with a focus on nature that may or may not be environmentally sustainable or responsible . EX : Remote jungle lodges . Cruise ships to view penguins in Antarctica .

21. CULTURE TOURISM Movements of a person for essentially cultural motivations . EX : Travel to festivals & other cultural events . Visits to monuments . Travel to study nature, folk art & pilgrimages .

22. negative impact & environmental hazards DEPLETION DEFORESTATION DISRUPTION OF ECOLOGICAL LIFE SYSTEMS POLLUTIONS UNFAIRNESS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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