Revitalisation of
Traditional Eco-Systems

Dashakoopa Samo Vaapi ; Dasha Vaapi Samo Hruda,
Dasha Hruda Samo Puthra ; Dashaputhra Samo Druma.
-Vrikshayurveda

Nakshatra Vana |

Sacred Grove |

An ecosystem, a contraction of "ecological" and "system", refers to the collection of components and processes that comprise, and governs the behavior of some defined subset of the biosphere. The term is generally understood to refer to all biotic and abiotic components, and their interactions with each other, in some defined area, with no conceptual restrictions on how large or small that area can be. To many people, ecosystems (like any other type of system), are governed by the rules of systems science and cybernetics, as applied specifically to collections of organisms and relevant abiotic components. To others, ecosystems are primarily governed by stochastic events, the reactions they provoke on non-living materials and the corresponding responses by organisms. In general terms an ecological system can be thought of as an assemblage of organisms (plant, animal and other living organisms—also referred to as a biotic community or biocoenosis) living together with their environment (or biotope), functioning as a loose unit. That is, a dynamic and complex whole, interacting as an "ecological unit."

Believing trees to be the abode of gods and ancestral spirits, many communities set aside particular trees and sanctified areas of forest and established rules and customs to ensure their protection.

As a result of this protection through generations, preserved over numerous years, these trees and areas have formed vital eco-systems and are now important reservoirs of biodiversity. These traditional eco-systems are often the last refuge for endemic and endangered plant and animal species. They contain priceless medicinal plants and wild relatives of crop species that can help to improve agrarian interests. These eco-systems incorporate water resources such as ponds and the flora that vegetated around them. They are the perfect examples of sustainable eco-systems.

Santhivanam understands the importance of these traditional eco-systems and puts extreme care in the preservation of them and propagation of the species found in them.