Good morning friends
After reading my post about trees yesterday, my brother-in-law Dheeraj wrote to me from London, ”I spotted something wonderful in my old neighbourhood in London.
A friend of mine was spotted watering two street side trees.When inquired, he told me that he had adopted these trees under a new program our local council has implemented. Since he is a permanent resident there, he will look after the trees for a few years until they can look after themselves. I wonder if something similar is possible in India?
If each family adopts one tree and looks after it’s wellbeing fully, in a very short time, the green cover would increase. Space being an issue, I have known for the longest time another dear friend whose botanist father successfully experimented growing large trees on building terraces in 9 inches deep beds. They have a forest on their terrace in the busy area of Law College Road, Pune.”
This ‘Adopting a tree’ sounds like a very good idea. I am not aware if it is already implemented in India in any of the cities. If not, it would be a great initiative, especially if taken up by large societies as well as corporates as part of CSR activities.
About the terrace gardens, I know a dear friend who cultivates a large garden with many trees on her terrace. The family works quite hard to maintain the trees but the results are amazing.
I am a member of a Japanese spiritual organisation. Our Spiritual leader has been advocating growing at least one plant in each home for many years now.
I have noticed that these days, many institutions gift potted plants to their speakers/ guests as a token of appreciation instead of other gifts. This trend is picking up quite well and would be helpful for the go green initiative.
In some of the birthday parties or other events, I have received seeds as gifts, which when planted, blossom into lovely plants…. these are beautiful Eco friendly gifts which will not end up in trash.
So, conscientious people are trying their best to spread the word about planting more trees and conserving the environment.
I hope all of us can lend a helping hand in this initiative,
Love,
Anjali Bhatawdekar
