2. ABOUT US
BreathingRoots Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai based company formed in 2017.
Founders have more than 11 years of experience in the field of seeds & bio-
diversity conservation, our team has experts working on plants, insects,
birds, animals, butterflies, wildlife illustration, landscaping and ecologists.
The company name is selected carefully, the roots of mangroves are partly
in mud and partly exposed to the sun, at least in day time. The environment
around them is mostly anaerobic (with minimum oxygen) therefore along
with the leaves these roots too breath and keep the plant fresh and green on
the seashore. The exposed roots in the air can and do stop an intense tidal
impacts and that is what is expended out of our endeavor and mission.
According to current updates BreathingRoots OR pneumatophores create
huge network submerge in the mud which can save us from major disasters,
this is the most advance rooting system and also supports many micro-
organisms.
Our motto is to retrieve the lost native flora supporting its animal diversity
in an urban space using horticulture as a tool. Vision of the company is to
set the harmonic balance between environment & humans and conservation
of endemic bio-diversity.
3. OUR TEAM
* Jayesh D. Lambor – Director
M.Sc. in plant Cytogenetics & plant bio-technology from University of Mumbai.
* Paresh V. Churi – Director
BA in Economics & Statistics
Wildlife and Botanical artist, illustrator.
* Rajesh Waradkar – Director
B.A, LLB
Senior Press Photographer (professional)
* Amit Amembal – Technical Resource Consultant
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
Visiting Faculty at UDCT
M.B.A.
* Sachin Jadhav – Horticulturist
M.Sc. in plant Cytogenetics & plant bio-technology from University of Mumbai.
4. VISION
- Create Nature Awareness
- Retrieval of lost flora and fauna
- Connect Nature lovers
- Guide future generation to Nature
It is our responsibility, especially corporate world where very
few nature lovers practically involved in plantation. Our vision is to
create awareness at large in this silicon age. Efforts to retrieve the
lost flora- fauna with all the possibilities available. To connect
deserving nature lovers with mission so as to bloom this mother
nature.
To guide future generation about role and responsibilities
towards nature.
5. Values & Innovation
- Biodiversity conservation
- Protection of Landscape on Ecological principle
- Integrity & Passion towards work
- Commitment to customers
- Desi seeds conservation
6. MISSION
Help and Assist Natural environmental balance.
Adhere to Nature rules
Create awareness about nature
Man has disturbed nature tremendously. in fact, man will be majorly responsible
for this impact on nature, should he not be stopped in time? but his action is
Un-stoppable. Therefore, to help and assist the natural environmental balance, we
should find out a segment of life which will trigger this process without much
efforts.
7. OUR EXPERTISE
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
The variability of life on earth is called biodiversity. Biodiversity takes into
account all the living organisms present on Earth. Healthy and good
biodiversity indicate a healthy and good ecosystem. Hence, biodiversity is
very important.
A healthy ecosystem also includes the availability of pure water (H2O), pure
air, healthy land, good climate, & availability of nutrients on Earth.
Therefore, biodiversity conservation plays an important role in the quality of
life of all living organisms.
Loss of biodiversity is very harmful to the ecosystem as it indicates either
loss of species or reduction of species in natural habitat or both of them on a
global level. Loss of biodiversity directly impact the ecosystem and food
chain in it. It affects agriculture and weakness the resistance to natural
disasters like floods, climate change etc.
To protect and preserve species diversity
To ensure sustainable management of the species and ecosystem
Prevention and restoration of ecological processes and life support system.
8. BUTTERFLY GARDEN / Pollinator’s garden
Butterfly Garden is one of the unique but well known concept to the world of
horticulture and eco-tourism. Butterflies, being very selective about the plant which
they choose for eggs or for nectar. Butterflies have got the higher status in the animal
world and are well known as an ecological indicator species. Butterfly garden is specially
designed, its altogether an combined approach of horticulture and entomology, where
special arrangements are made to attract maximum butterflies in your garden after
speculating the habitat during various seasons. Few butterflies need some special feeding
at some phase of their life to fulfill the requirement like essential mineral in proper
season. Males often visit birds dropping , blood, dead animals, animal urine, rotten fruits,
damp patches etc.
Butterfly gardens can be generally segregated into open (Ex- situ) or close system
(In – situ). In case of open butterfly garden, nectar and host plants of butterflies are
planted with the scientific approach. In addition to butterflies, forest also lure the array of
birds, which adds the additional beauty and life to your garden.
Such Butterfly Gardens may help the local and long distance migrating butterflies to take
a break in their respective journey and rejuvenate themselves.
Nana Nani Park
Butterfly Garden @ Wadala
Butterfly Garden @ Nadhiwade
Sindhudurga
12. URBAN FOREST THEME / SHWAAS DEVRAI – SACRED GROVES
Man made forest cannot be compared to the natural one, but habitat, somewhat
close to it can be achieved by the proper successive planning and may take multiple
years to get its final canopy. Man made forest can be even diverted into various
conservation programs. Forest can be specifically planned for general flora and
fauna or the specialist like butterflies, birds of the respective region.
Breathingroots made sacred groves are one such successful example
at Mumbai Naigaon (SHWAAS DEVRAI).
It consists of many rare native trees which are difficult to observe
in Urban area’s. Such plantation of rare trees
Invited fauna which was not so common in Mumbai.
Such lush green habitats or green pockets, functions as a Lungs of the city.
manifest to create such many more in near future
13. NAKSHATRA GARDEN
According to Indian mythology, there are 27 nakshatras/ Constellation and for
each nakshatra, assigned astral trees are categorized. It is common belief that, if a
person having an impression of particular constellation, proximity with the
respective trees, can help to boost positive vibrations around, spiritual space,
meditation, rejuvenation and relaxation.
Example for such garden are: Zodiac garden, Planetary Garden, Garden
according to directions and more …
In a nutshell, nakshatra garden is an attempt of the conserving the very important
plant species by the ancient scholars. This type of gardens are the perfect blend of
astrology and Ayurveda.
Some other allied types of Garden
Rashi Garden
21 Patri Garden (Lord Ganesha fevourite Plants)
9 Graha Garden
14. SUKSHAMANKUR Product of Breathingroots –
LIVE MICROGREENS & SEEDS, Kitchen Garden
Microgreens are smaller versions of full grown vegetable plants and are packed with
flavours, nutrition and color. They are the next stage of sprouts just before they grow to
become baby plants. Not all vegetables can be eaten as microgreens. Hence, we have
curated for you the best ones in variety and texture to enhance your cuisine
15. AAYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL PLANT CONSERVATION
People have forgotten the backbone of our health, our culture, our
Ayurveda, a 5000 years old heritage. A combined approach of
Ayurveda and medicinal plant forest can help people to understand the
importance of flora, its identification and the easiest method to use it.
In medicinal plants conservation the rare medicinal plant of the
particular region can be conserved in the form of forest or a small
habitat.
Recently We are Working on Medicinal Garden and Spices Garden
which is developed and maintained by BreathingRoots team at Kirti
College, Dadar, March 2022.
16. PLANTATION DRIVE
In the blind race of development, we forget the mantra of Indian culture that
nature is our mother and it cannot be exploited. This is the reason why the
temperature of the earth is increasing and badly affected climate. The world is
afraid of climate change. There is the only way which our saints and ‘puranas’
had told us that trees are friends of human and only trees can save us. Indian
culture has accepted the importance of trees and encouraged it,”
Plantation drive can help to retain new native trees which support our
ecosystem in urban habitat. Such drives inculcate habit of planting new trees
and caring for our surrounding.
17. SEED BANK
(HEIRLOOM SEEDS)
India is home to an incredible diversity of both
wild and cultivated crops. During and after the
introduction of Green Revolution, the emphasis
largely shifted to increase the grain yield - as a
consequence, for e.g. only certain paddy and
wheat varieties, those who were capable of giving
high yields in response to the application of
agrochemicals were selected and promoted. As a
result genetic base narrowed down considerably
18. EDUCATIONAL TRAILS, LECTURES, WORKSHOP, SOCIAL
EVENTS
Special educational trail organized to observe and to learn
about the challenging ecosystem. An insight will give u a better
glimpse to understand these intrinsic details and unfold the
hidden mysteries. Trails could be arranged for different groups
of people.
Plant identification: Special trails for plants identification
and ecology based trails could be arranged for biological sciences
and nature photographers.
Theme based trails: Theme based nature trails could be arranged
for making their observation and thinking more powerful.
General Categories:For non-biological science people, interesting
nature trail based on animal - plant ecology can be conducted.
19. CORPORATE GIFTING
Gift plants for every celebration, you contribute towards maintaining the
earth’s reputation of being the only venue discovered so far for celebrating
life.
Occasions are frequent, but your token of expression by gifting plants
always stand tall for many years. Ideal for special events like Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Weddings and also suitable for Corporate Gifting, it is certainly an
innovative gifting concept for any occasion. What else could be worthy, to
get remembered each day with a growing life.
20. ANNUAL MAINTAINANCE & MONTHLY MAINTAINCE
CONTRACT (AMC & MMC)
Many enthusiasts begin gardening with efforts, few are
able to maintain it neatly, grow plants as they wish,
however few people are unable to maintain it. This may
happen due to their work schedule, or water/ irrigation
irregularity, or sometimes due to access attention.
To overcome this issue, we or our experts will visit your
location, make note of what is to be done, what can be
grown, what is required and what is available. And
finally with your consent start making a systematic
garden.
We do undertake the garden maintenance contracts on
yearly basis.