Expanding Sukhna Sanctuary beyond its boundary

Nestled near the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandigarh, this project transformed the Forest Hill Resort landscape into a thriving native forest. By restoring local plant species and natural water flows, the space now invites birds, butterflies and biodiversity back into its fold.

Category

Hospitality & Retreats

Ecology and Flora

Mixed deciduous of the Shivaliks

Location

Chandigarh, India

Highlights

Site Assessment

Detailed analysis of soil, hydrology, and existing vegetation.

Research and Exploration

Planting of native redwood seedlings and other supporting species.

Land Preparation

Removal of non-native plants to promote native growth.

Creating water systems

Regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure project success.

Planting Native Species

Removal of non-native plants to promote native growth.

Monitoring and Maintenance

Regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure project success.

Impact

The rewilding of the resort near Sukhna Sanctuary has had a transformative impact—reviving the local ecosystem, attracting native birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and creating a self-sustaining forest that blends seamlessly with the surrounding sanctuary. What was once a manicured space is now a thriving natural habitat, offering guests an immersive experience in biodiversity while demonstrating how hospitality and ecological restoration can coexist meaningfully.
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The rewilding of the resort near Sukhna Sanctuary has had a transformative impact—reviving the local ecosystem, attracting native birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and creating a self-sustaining forest that blends seamlessly with the surrounding sanctuary. What was once a manicured space is now a thriving natural habitat, offering guests an immersive experience in biodiversity while demonstrating how hospitality and ecological restoration can coexist meaningfully.
The rewilding of the resort near Sukhna Sanctuary has had a transformative impact—reviving the local ecosystem, attracting native birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and creating a self-sustaining forest that blends seamlessly with the surrounding sanctuary. What was once a manicured space is now a thriving natural habitat, offering guests an immersive experience in biodiversity while demonstrating how hospitality and ecological restoration can coexist meaningfully.
The resort near Sukhna Sanctuary has had a transformative impact—reviving the local ecosystem, attracting native birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and creating a self-sustaining forest that blends seamlessly with the surrounding sanctuary. What was once a manicured space is now a thriving natural habitat, offering guests an immersive experience in biodiversity while demonstrating how hospitality and ecological restoration can coexist meaningfully.
The rewilding of the resort near Sukhna Sanctuary has had a transformative impact—reviving the local ecosystem, attracting native birds, butterflies, and pollinators, and creating a self-sustaining forest that blends seamlessly with the surrounding sanctuary. What was once a manicured space is now a thriving natural habitat, offering guests an immersive experience in biodiversity while demonstrating how hospitality and ecological restoration can coexist meaningfully.

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