We began work in Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky wasteland next to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. It had suffered years of neglect and was overrun by invasive Prosopis juliflora whose seeds had been broadcast from the air in the 1930s. The challenge was to eradicate P. juliflora and understand how native rock-loving plants would adapt to conditions here. In 2011 we created a visitors centre and trained some Naturalist guides to take visitors around. We publish small field guides on topics of interest and have geological exhibits in the visitors centre.
2006–Ongoing
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Jodhpur city, Rajasthan
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2006–Ongoing
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Jodhpur city, Rajasthan
Key details
Aim of the restoration project
To eradicate Prosopis juliflora from the entire rocky tract and restore the area with plants native to rocky parts of the Thar Desert
What was the condition of the land before restoration? And what are the past and current disturbances?
Highly eroded and gullied rhyolite habitat, overrun by Prosopis juliflora. We began work in this area after it had been enclosed by walls, thereby stopping grazing and browsing by donkeys, cattle, camels, etc.
What are the restoration activities that were/are being carried out?
Planting up, seed collection, nursery development, mulching, monitoring, interpretive sign-making and naturalist training.

Area of the project
72 hectares

Location
Jodhpur city, Rajasthan

Altitude
302- 334 m

Annual rainfall
314mm

Temperature
4°C to 41°C
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Team: Pradip Krishen, Somil Daga
Plus employees of the Trust
Website:
Address: Mehrangarh, Fort Road, Jodhpur 342001
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