Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (SP)

Sullia, Jan 23: A well-equipped tree park has been created in the reserve forest area on the bank of River Kumaradhara here at a cost of five crore rupees by the forest department with the support of Lord Subrahmanya temple. It was dedicated to the world on Friday January 22.

The park, named after environmentalist and activist Salumarada Timmakka, stands in a 25 acre plot about two km away from Subrahmanya temple by the side of the state highway. It is equipped with invaluable vegetation from Western Ghats, toys for the children, paths which help children to walk between trees, bird watch lane, natural path, star garden, Ayurveda plants and trees etc.

Rare vegetation which grows in Malnad region and 17 kinds of bamboo are being grown here. There are colourful flower plants and invaluable trees of Western Ghats. Within the next five years, this tree park is poised to get more beautiful and graceful.

Out of the budget of five crore rupees, one crore rupees has been spent on providing facilities and infrastructure. A counter will be opened in the future at the entrance to the park. Watch committee will be formed to maintain the park. There are plans to construct sky walks and a trekking park five km inside the forest. The tree park comes as a tourist destination which the people coming to the temple can visit during their spare time.