Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has handed over a 10-hectare ecological restoration project in the Herbivore Safari Zone of Bannerghatta Biological Park to the Zoo Authority of Karnataka, reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
The initiative, undertaken as part of the company’s “Harmony with Nature – Green Wave” programme, forms a key component of its Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) initiatives aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing wildlife habitats.
The handover took place in the presence of A.V. Surya Sen, Executive Director of Bannerghatta Biological Park, A. Ramesh Rao, Vice President (External Affairs), Toyota Kirloskar Motor, along with senior officials from the company and the park.
The restoration project involved scientific removal of invasive weeds and plantation of native tree species across 10 hectares to improve ecological balance and strengthen biodiversity. According to the company, the initiative is expected to enhance habitat quality and increase the availability of natural forage for herbivores within the safari zone, supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
To safeguard the newly planted saplings from grazing animals, solar fencing has been installed around the restoration area. The protective barrier will remain in place for nearly two years, allowing the young plants to mature before being exposed to natural grazing.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor said the project reflects its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and collaborative conservation efforts that contribute to the restoration of natural ecosystems and sustainable wildlife management.
