Plantation –utilizing the seedlings around
There is a quote saying "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is now".Yeah of course trees are life and they are vital for sustaining life on the Earth.Among their unlimited benefits some include following:-
1) Trees combat climate change
2) Trees clean the air
3) Trees provide oxygen
4) Trees cool the streets and city
5) Trees conserve energy
6) Trees save water
7) Trees prevent water pollution
8) Trees help prevent soil erosion
9) Trees shield from ultra violet rays
10) Trees provide food
11) Trees are natural healers
12)Trees mark seasons
13) Trees create economic opportunities
14) Trees are teachers and playmates
15)Trees bring diverse group of people together
16) Trees add unity
17) Trees provide canopy and habitat to wildlife
18) Trees reduce pollution
19) Trees provide food
20) Trees increase property values
(Reference:- https://www.treepeople.org/resources/tree-benefits)
I wanted to do some plantation on World environment day but due to the dry period I was unable. Last week as we had public holidays, my university was closed and I got time to go to my village 19th July. It takes about four hours to reach my village from Pokhara, which includes ride on a bus and Jeep. As district forest office(DFO) from where I could get the seedlings were also closed until 21st July,I had to wait till then. Unfortunately we couldn?t get seedlings from DFO Syangja and bringing seedlings from Pokhara included a long time and processes to be fulfilled. I was disappointed that this time too my plan went in vain and involving small school kids in plantation was going to be a failure.
Then my parents suggested me to collect the seedlings available at around home and fields.In a short time we were able to collect nine seedlings and two saplings of different species which are as follow:-
1) Bel(Agele marmelos)
2)Tanki (Bahunia purpurea)
3)Imli(Tamarindus indica)-2
4)Rudrakchya(Elaeocalpus sphaericus)
5)Dalchini(Cinnamomum zelaynicum)
6)Pakhuri(fodder spps)-2
7) Amriso (Thysanolaena maxima)
8) Nemaro (Ficus roxburghii)
As we had only these limited number of plants i wouldnt take all the school kids for plantation but I could definitey take all the kids from my home.So I took my five kids (nieces and nephew) for plantation along with my father and brother.This plantation was carried out on a hilly terrain which is susceptible to erosion.The kids enjoyed digging and planting,afterall they were allowed to play with mud.As the area is prune to grazing it's litlle bit difficult to raise those plants with ease but my parents and those kids have promised to take care of them.I hope for the postive results.
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16 Comments
@Reshma Thanks for going through and thanks for your wishes. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 10:20
@Bindu di Your works inspires and creates eagerness to do more dii.Thanks for going through. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 10:19
@Eco-generation Yeah,when I report next time about their growth I hope that to have postive results and only then this action shall succed.Thanks for motivating us always. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 10:18
@Rahul Plans need backups,otherwise it may dissapoint you.I learned it this time. :D
However I am happy with what I could do it in the end,though I could do it so much better if my plan had went smoothly.
Thanks for going through Rahul. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 10:15
@Lesedi As you said I hope that this plantation will help them understand the importance of the environment they live and they will care for it.Planting itself is not a big deal unless you help it grow! Thanks for going through lesedi. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 10:11
@Harmanjot Yeah you are right.Government do distributes seedlings through district forest offices or district soil conservation office.It's just that I couldnt get it this time.We are the ones to aware as much people as we so not a chance should be missed. :D
Thanks for going through. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 10:06
@Arushi That is how I work everytime,with the hope that every little act makes a difference in a positive way.Not huge works but the little ones that I can make happen on my ownI will do them continuously and having inspring mates here keeps me motivated always. Thanks for going through Arushi. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 09:59
@Luiz Yeah Luiz,I was troubled and had no any idea but my parents helped me to make it happen.Thanks for going through. :)
Posted 28-07-2015 09:54
Your efforts count Alina..sometimes obstacles do come but you made it :) Good luck ahead too !!
Posted 27-07-2015 14:49
So glad to see you involving family member including those lovely kids in plantation. Much happy that you utilized seeds and sapling found locally. Proud of you sister, keep your good works :)
Posted 27-07-2015 12:44
Thank you so much to try the best of your plantation regardless difficulties around you. We also hope the saplings can grow healthier with the love and support from your nieces and nephews. :)
Posted 27-07-2015 10:05
Way to go Alina.
Planting for next generation. Despite all hurdles, you finally managed to carry out plantation program. That is impressive.
And yes, it's quite difficult to carry out our planned program here as well due to uncertainty.
Thanks for sharing report Alina
Posted 27-07-2015 09:34
Despite the challenges you faced in your activity,,, you still persisted and made it possible... Thank you for sharing. It is not just a tree you are planting, you seem to have dug in some seeds of knowledge, responsibility and care to the youngstars there
Posted 27-07-2015 08:15
It is a fact that plants are the lungs of our planet.As you have mentioned in your report,they provide numerous benefits.Plantaion of trees should be encouraged.Government can play an important role in this.There should be distribution of saplings in rainy seasons and they should be easily available as well.I am glad to see your efforts in creating awareness about the need to plant more and more of trees.Well done!
Posted 27-07-2015 05:40
I iiked the way you began your report.
Glad to know that with your parents' advise , you could still do plantation , though with limitation. But no effort is small. I am so happy to see your willingness and interest in plantation. It is so nice to see these small children involved in plantation. Good job , Alina.
Posted 27-07-2015 04:59
Wow, what a great hands on action you and children did Alina!!! You parents also raised up a great idea. I liked it so much. Thanks for sharing the experience. Keep going!!! =)
Posted 27-07-2015 03:58