Dying 700-Year-Old Banyan Tree In Telangana Put On Drip. See Pics
Here's how this beautiful tree, that spreads over three acres and is believed to be among the biggest in the world, was essentially brought back to life.
"We diluted the Chlorpyrifos chemical and started pushing it into the stem by keeping holes, but it didn't work out. The solution was coming back instantly. Later we started injecting solution like a saline drip. This process has been effective. Secondly, we are watering the roots with the diluted solution to kill the termites. And in a physical method, we are building concrete structures to support the collapsing heavy branches," Mahabubnagar District Forest Officer Chukka Ganga Reddy told the Times of India.
"The tree's health is stable now. We are hoping it will become normal after a few days. We are also planning to open the site to the public after discussion with the higher officials, but this time people have to see it from a distance away from the barricades," the official added.
Mahabubnagar District Collector Ronald Rose is reported to be "personally monitoring" the revival of the tree.