Bamboo Vegetative Propagation: From Science to Sustainability

23rd August 2025 | DES’s Fergusson College Botanical Garden (FCBG)

🌿✨ My Experience at the Bamboo Vegetative Propagation Workshop 🎋

On 23rd August 2025, I had the privilege to attend the workshop:

“Bamboo Vegetative Propagation: From Science to Sustainability” 🌱

This event was thoughtfully organized by DES’s Fergusson College Botanical Garden (FCBG) in cordination with CA Sunil Bhide Sir and in association with the Department of Botany, and wonderfully facilitated by Ms. Anuradha Kashid, Founder – The Bamboo Setu.

The workshop brought together passionate learners, botany students, researchers, and nature enthusiasts who believe in the power of bamboo as a tool for sustainability. The serene setting of Fergusson College Botanical Garden made the experience even more engaging. 🍃

✨ What I Learned & Experienced:

• Practical, hands-on training on bamboo vegetative propagation techniques
• Understanding the scientific basis behind propagation methods
• Insights on bamboo’s ecological importance in soil conservation, carbon absorption, and sustainable livelihoods
• Interaction with experts and fellow participants, making it a truly collaborative learning journey 🤝

🌏 My Key Takeaway:
This workshop helped me connect science with sustainability. I now have both practical skills and deeper knowledge of how bamboo can be used as a solution for climate resilience, afforestation, and community development.

🙏 Gratitude:
A heartfelt thanks to the organizers, CA Sunil Bhide Sir, DES’s Fergusson College Botanical Garden (FCBG) and Department of Botany, and special appreciation to Ms. Anuradha Kashid for her inspiring guidance and dedication to spreading awareness about bamboo.

💡 Looking Ahead:
I truly look forward to attending more such workshops in the future and continuing this journey of learning, conservation, and sustainability. 🌿

🌿 At Sitaram Forest, we are deeply committed to giving back to nature 🌏, preserving the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats 🌄, and creating a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come. 🌱💚

🌿 Vision Statement

“To nurture and preserve the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats by creating a sustainable model of forest conservation, bamboo cultivation, and community engagement — ensuring a greener planet for future generations.” 🌏✨

🌱 Mission Statement

• To conserve and restore forest ecosystems, with a special focus on the Western Ghats 🌄
• To promote bamboo cultivation as a natural solution for carbon absorption, soil conservation, and sustainable livelihoods 🎋
• To educate and engage communities in protecting biodiversity and reducing carbon footprints 📚🌿
• To contribute to climate action by aligning with global sustainability goals (SDGs) and fostering eco-conscious lifestyles 💚

🙏 Thank you for reading & supporting our mission.
— Naturalist & CA Nitin Mantri 🌿✨

Visit us at: http://www.sitaramforest.com

👉 Giant bamboos are considered climate heroes 🌏💚 because of their massive carbon sequestration capacity and role in soil erosion control.