State proposes expanding native bamboo cultivation to protect coastlines, curb soil erosion and support biodiversity.
The Goa government is planning to expand bamboo cultivation across ecologically sensitive coastal and sloping areas as part of its broader efforts to strengthen climate resilience and achieve carbon neutrality.
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The proposal, recently reviewed by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), focuses on restoring native bamboo species in vulnerable regions to enhance coastal protection, minimise soil erosion, promote ecological restoration and increase carbon sequestration.
The project, estimated to cost around ₹7 lakh, also aims to generate sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities through bamboo-based activities while encouraging environmentally friendly land management practices.
Officials said the State has already undertaken bamboo plantations along nearly 250 kilometres of highway stretches and is now looking to extend the initiative to environmentally sensitive coastal zones and hilly landscapes.
The proposed expansion is expected to contribute to biodiversity conservation, improve ecosystem health and promote nature-based solutions to help Goa mitigate the growing impacts of climate change while advancing its long-term environmental sustainability goals.
