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Experimental Drum-Based Afforestation Technique Shows Success in Saline Gujarat Terrain

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Gandhinagar, June 4 (IANS) An experimental afforestation technique using drum-based plantation has showcased strong early results in the highly saline terrain of Dholera in Gujarat, where more than 3,200 saplings planted in previously barren conditions have survived and in several cases grown up to 12 feet within a year, leading to an expansion of the project over an additional 20 hectares.The initiative has been implemented in Block No. 29 of the Activation Area of the Dholera Special Investmen…