ENVIRONMENT MINISTER JAIRAM RAMESH TO INAUGURATE The conservatory has been landscaped in a manner that visitors can view the habitat from a naturally elevated walkway or viewing gallery
Nature lovers now have a chance to understand the metamorphosis and life history of butterflies as a conservatory will be opened at the Lodhi Gardens on Monday by environment minister Jairam Ramesh.
The conservatory, a collaborative effort of Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems, the New Delhi Municipal Council, Delhi University and Green Circle, is being viewed by conservationists as a wakeup call for promotion of awareness about flora and fauna among citizens.
"Butterflies are considered to be sensitive to changes in habitat and climate and are good indicators of the health of a natural habitat. The metamorphosis and life cycle of butterflies too can provide an education in nature conservation," said Suhas Borker, founder member of Green Circle, a Delhi based NGO.
The conservatory, which has been developed within a specially landscaped area of three acres in Lodhi Gardens, has a natural and open habitat without any dome structures or net enclosures to contain the movement of the winged creatures.
"The conservatory has been landscaped in a manner that visitors can view the habitat from a naturally elevated walkway or viewing gallery. The area has been declared an insecticide and herbicide-free zone," Mr Borker added.
Apart from the common species of butterflies like the Common Mormon, Yellow Pansy, Striped Tiger and Plain Tiger, the conservatory also houses the Grass Jewel, which is one of the world's smallest butterflies.
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