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Traditional floating gardens, to cater to agricultural demands during floods

Location

Place : Brishal
 
Country : Bamgladesh
 
Region : South Asia
 
 
 

Hazard

Primary : Flood

Typology of Heritage

Hydrological Heritage

Aspect of Disaster Management

Mitigation

Summary

Floating gardens, also known as baira, are a traditional form of hydroponics that use aquatic plants like water hyacinth or paddy stalks to create organic rafts on which vegetables and crops can be grown. They are most common in the districts of Gopalganj, Barisal and Pirojpur, where flooding and waterlogging are frequent problems. Floating gardens help farmers to cope with the adverse effects of climate change, such as land loss, food insecurity, and reduced income.

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