Why SeasonWatch ?All of us have observed how the annual temperature and rainfall patterns in the country are changing rapidly. Along with the seasons, the flowering and fruiting patterns of common trees like the Mango and Amaltas also appear to be changing every year. But these are just impressions and are not based on solid information from across the country.
With SeasonWatch we hope to fill this gap in with what we know. By systematically recording the changing patterns of plant life, and understanding how climate affects their lifecycle, we can work together with Nature to conserve her bounty. Also, the seasonal cycles can be fascinating to observe, as well as reveal a whole new world of micro-cycles within them! Here is an example of a chain of ecological interactions that depends on the seasonal resources trees provide:
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Monitored TreesMonitored TreesSome of the trees being monitored under SeasonWatch are Jackfruit (Kathal), Indian Blackberry (Jamun), Pride of India (Jarul), Indian Gooseberry (Amla), Mango (Aam), Banyan (Bargad), Devil’s Tree (Saptaparni), Purple Bauhinia (Kaniar), Indian Coral Tree (Pangra), Flame of the Forest (Dhak/Palash), Indian Laburnum (Amaltas), Pongam Tree/Indian Beech (Karanj), Tamarind (Imli), Margosa (Neem), Flame T_ree (Gulmohur), Red Silk Cotton Tree (Semul).
Can you recognize all these beautiful trees of India? This is not the complete list but after you register, you can learn how to recognize and relate to all these SeasonWatch trees. |
Mathrubhumi SEED
SeasonwatchThis is the website of the SEED chapter of SeasonWatch, brought to Kerala schools in partnership with Mathrubhumi SEED
Every year, trees across Kerala (and across India) signal the changing seasons by their flowering and fruiting. As the months tick by, wave after wave of trees of different kinds produce tender leaves that gradually mature; delicate buds slowly open into flowers whose colour and fragrance attract butterflies and bees; and small unripe fruit eventually ripen into a delicious meal for birds, squirrels and monkeys – and humans too! In partnership with the Mathrubhumi SEED programme, SeasonWatch asks SEED schools to monitor the changing seasons by monitoring the leafing, flowering and fruiting of trees. If you are the SEED coordinator for your school, you can log in here to register the trees your children are monitoring and to upload observations of leaves, flowers and fruits. If you are not visiting this page as a SEED coordinator, please go to the main SeasonWatch website. |