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National Importance of Tree Plantation

Introduction:

Without oxygen we cannot live for a moment even. Without oxygen, the animal world will

die away. Trees make the oxygen and spreads it in the air. While inhaling air we take the

oxygen with it into our bodies and live in life.

Carbon dioxide makes our atmosphere or rather our environment poisonous for us. Trees

consume this carbon dioxide and thereby makes our environment safe for us.

Trees also give us many other benefits. We get fruit and flowers from the trees. Trees

provide us with fuel and timbers. In summer, they bear the scorching rays of the sun and

give us cool shade under them. Trees in our forests draw the rain from the clouds floating

in the sky. Trees in our forests check the quick flow of rain-water and thereby check the

occurrence of high flood in our rivers. On the other hand, this slow process of water-flow

gives us good water all throughout the year through streams and streamlets with their

sweet melodious music.

Trees conserve our soil. This soil-conservation is very important for our corn-fields. Trees

make own land fertile by their fallen leaves. By their fallen leaves they make new soil for

us. Most of the forest-products are the products from the trees in the forests, absentee of

trees will cause a lot of harm to us and to our life. So the number of trees should be

multiplied by the tree-plantation by us.

We should plant trees near our houses and near our villages for a forestation with a view

to raising new forests. We should plant trees on the two sides of the roads and paths and

on the four sides of our corn-fields. We should plant trees on all the vacant places in our

village on towns where we live, and we should advise all to do so.

National Importance of Tree Plantation. Humanity has always exploited the benevolence of

nature.

For self-gain, they have been milching natural resources be it minerals, be it oil, they have

gone to the limit where the world is now apprehensive about the quality and quantity of

resources to be inherited by future generations.

The extremely negligent manner of using appliances and the energy used, have left our

atmosphere totally polluted. Trees are a gift of nature which naturally recycles the air we

exhale, absorbing Carbon Dioxide and releasing fresh Oxygen. The importance of forests

cannot be belittled ever. They help in preserving our soil from erosion, attract water-laden

clouds for rain, provide valuable timber and are responsible for retention of Subterranean


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water. In days of yore the importance of shady trees and forests was taken seriously. They

provided shade to weary travelers and small plants together with being an invaluable

source of nitrogenous manure. This deserves equal recognition today.

The hillsides and valleys were full of thick forests, earlier, which have been literally

denuded today. The result is constant landslides creating problems for road transport.

This affects the water absorption too and rain water just flows away and goes a waste. The

awareness of locals resulted in the Bahuguna led Chipko movement in Uttar Kashi. A

movement for which they deserve kudos. A similar movement Aapiko was launched in

Kanara, Karnataka but these isolated efforts have made o perceptible difference. Our

government and bureaucracy continue to slumber whilst corrupt contractors and even

state agencies continue to denude forests. Our law enforcement is lax when it comes to

earning illegal money by destroying the protectors of our environment.

We hear of policies and drives of tree plantation but all these are just for the day and a

good ploy to get media attention. Instead of this single inning drama, this should be a

continual process as demonstrated by the literate and conscientious people of Kerala. They

had decided to plant trees in the memory of their dead. What greater honor to the departed

soul than a strong upright tree providing fruits, fresh air and shade. Their efforts initiated

in the Nineties have continued to improve the ecology.

The result of indiscriminate felling of trees has been a total change in the laws of nature

too, with rise in temperature, lower ground water level and lesser, irregular seasonal

rainfaill. Examples of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarachal, Himachal Pradesh specially the Doon

Valley and Shimla come to the mind. Soils are being washed away and the mountainecology devastated. Similar is the state of Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, Mahendgragiri

in the sourth and the Bengal-Bihar-Orissa belt. The latter areas have several reasons at its

core, including mining, both state and illegal, and for tourism. Thousands have been

displaced due to forest land going under water due to construction of huge hydro-electric

projects. This together with huge dams constructed for water control has laid waste

thousands of square kilometers of valuable forests.

Hillsides are laid waste of tress in the name of tea plantation and forest lands claimed by

the burgeoning population, all this while government agencies look on as impassive

spectators. The felling of trees by the organized mafia is another headache. They have laidprivate roads for easy access to logging and removal of precious timber and the forest

department officials who are paid handsomely, to preserve the ecology are not even aware

of this illegal felling nor the kilometers of road laid. This was brought to the notice by the

print media and television coverage.


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The huge dams, that have already submerged thousands of acres, have necessitated

shifting of mass population, residents of the peripheral areas. This necessity has further

resulted in thousands of acres of forest land, further, cleared of trees for their

resettlement. These are only for their residence. One can imagine the future consequences

because these are persons who owe their livelihood to cattle and farming. They will

naturally, illegally graze their cattle in the surrounding forest area and further denude

forests to create clearings for their safety from the wild animals of the forest. The reduction

in size of the surrounding forest area will create an imbalance in the wildlife population

who due to this will be forced to attack human settlements for food. The North Eastern

Areas of the country which have seen settlements and tree plantation, after clearing

forests are already bearing the brunt. Due to this shrinking of their inhabited area, the

wild animals find food scarce and attack human settlements.

Our army has further aggravated the woes of forest denudation. They have created their

cantonments by clearing forests and felling trees. Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagalandhave seen a definite rise in terrorist activities from across the border with the result that

permanent army installations needed to be established with the consequence being faced

by forestry.

Catastrophic landslides have been the bane of Uttaranchal and Garhwal. The trees were

the main grippers of loose soil on the hillsides and the felling of this benevolence of

nature indiscriminately due to commercial value and road construction, have left the soil

loose together with the rocks. Heavy showers act in further loosening this up with the

result that soil and rock mass tumbled blocking roads and even rivers. Some of the worst

landslides in the areas are the Dhauliganga landslide in 1956, Rishi Ganga in 1967, PatalGanga in 1970, the river Bhagirathi blockades of 1978 and 1992 and the Madhyameshwar

landslide of 1998.

The rock masses tumbled into the rivers creating huge blockades resulting invariably in a

lake behind the dammed river. Either the impounded water overflowed the dam or the

loose barrier gave a way. The net result was flash floods, and heavy destruction of life and

property, downstream. The Bhagirathi blockade of 1978 saw a 30 meter dam formed which

later breached and caused major flash floods. The 1992 blockade saw the Uttar Kashi-

Gangotri road severely damaged and closed to traffic for nearly a month. This is quite a

regular phenomenon and needs to be studied for permanent solutions so that sustainable

development of the mountain terrain and hill slopes result.

A useful exercise would be to train local villagers into the benefits of ecology and planting

trees. Of course, just plantation will not do and regular grooming needed. The tribals of

Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Orissa have the forestry as their lifeline and their cooperation

in keeping a vigil on indiscriminate destruction of trees could be helpful. They should be


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provided incentives to maintain the forest cover. Unfortunately, they are being forced to

seek refuge elsewhere in areas of Palamau and Gumla districts of Bihar. These tribals

numbering about 50000 are being forced to resettle elsewhere to make way for a firing

range, for the army.

The ultimate bottomline is that we need trees for healthier lives and to remain alive. They

are of primary importance- heredity to be guarded and treated of National Importance.

Importance of tree plantation in maintaining

ecological balance

Afforestation or planting of tress is of vital importance. It helps in maintaining

the right balance in environment and nature not to mention our ecosystem or

ecological balance..The following is a fi rst hand experience of this very

importance of planting trees , narra ted by a Tibetan who has migrated to Indiaand lives in settlement zones.

I have remarked on several occasions about the importance of tree planting

both in India, our current home, and in Tibet as well. Today, as a symbolic

gesture we are having a tree planting ceremony here in the settlement.

Fortunately, the movement towards a deeper commitment to environmental

protection through planting new trees and taking care of the existing ones, is

rapidly increasing all over the world.

At the global level, trees and forests are closely linked with weather patternsand also the maintenance of a crucial balance in nature. Hence, the 'task of

environment protection is a universal responsibility of all o f us. I think that is

extremely important for the Tibetans livin g in the settlements to not only take

a keen interest in the cause of environmental protection, but also to implement

this ideal in action by planting new trees. In this way, we will be making an

important gesture to the world in demonstrating our global c oncern and at the

same time making our own little but significant, contribution to the cause.

If we look around, we can now see that those houses in the monasteries and in

various camps where people have planted fruit trees, now enjoy great benefit as

a consequence of their action. First of all, if there is a tree in your courtyard it

creates around it an atmosphere of natural beauty and serenity. It is also

obvious that you can eat the fruits from the tree, sit under it and enjoy the

cool shade. What was required on your par t was a little patience to allow some

time for the tree to grow up.

Finally, I would like to make a suggestion regarding the use of your farmland


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in the settlement. In this settlement you have already initiated a project of

planting fruit trees on farmlands. I think it is a very good plan. By planting

fruit trees on your land we can not only ensure that the farmland remains

productive, but also you will have fruits to ea t. In short, I would like to again

emphasize that it is extremely important to plant new trees and protect the

ones already growing around you.

ICPS agenda has a priority to make India green and clean and also as environment is

a global concern right now so we want that people in India get educated about the

environment problems around the world. We encourage people to do tree plantation in

their respective areas in different states of India. Moreover tree plantation is the

cheapest and simple way to make our environment clean and greener. Fundamentally,

a plantation is usually a large farm or estate, especially in a tropical or semitropical

country, on which cotton, tobacco, coffee, sugar cane, or trees and the like are

cultivated, usually by resident laborers. A plantation is an intentional planting of a

crop, on a larger scale, usually for uses other than cereal production or pasture. Theterm is currently most often used for plantings of trees and shrubs. The term tends

also to be used for plantings maintained on economic bases other than that of

subsistence farming.

The importance of trees in purifying the air, as natural resources, maintaining the

ecological balance, preventing soil erosion, as medicines, habitats for faunal species,

providing nutrients to the soil etc. is well known. The present forest and tree cover in

the country according to the State of Forest Report 2001 of the Forest Survey of India

is 23.03 per cent. According to the National Forest Policy, the country is required to

achieve a forest cover target of 25 per cent by 2007 and 33 per cent cover by 2012.

Again, against the National Forest Policy requirement of 33 per cent forest cover in

every State, Delhis figure is 10.2 per cent. The involvement of people particularly at

the grassroots leveland agencies outside the Government is crucial for achieving

these targets. Development Alternatives through its CLEAN-India program has long

been involved in plantation activities across the country.

The Delhi Unit of CLEAN-India Program organized a Tree plantation drive in Delhi in

August-October 2004. The drive was conducted in collaboration with the Dept. of

Environment, Government of NCT Delhi and agencies like the Forest Depts., NDMC,

MCD & CPWD. About 300 students from CLEAN-Delhi partner schools participated in

the drive that saw the plantation of over 1500 trees in various localities of Delhi.

Crops may be called plantation crops because of their association with a specific type

of farming economy. Most of these involve a large landowner, raising crops with

economic value rather than for subsistence, with a number of employees carrying out

the work. Often it referred to crops newly introduced to a region. In past times it has

been associated with slavery, indentured labour, and other economic models of high


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inequity. However, arable and dairy farming are both usually (but not always)

excluded from such definitions. A comparable economic structure in antiquity was

the latifundia that produced commercial quantities of olive oil or wine, for export.

Probably the single most important factor a plantation has on the local environment isthe site where the plantation is established. If natural forest is cleared for a planted

forest then a reduction in biodiversity and loss of habitat will likely result. In some

cases, their establishment may involve draining wetlands to replace mixed hardwoods

that formerly predominated, with pine species.If a plantation is established on

abandoned agricultural land, or highly degraded land, it can result in an increase in

both habitat and biodiversity. A planted forest can be profitably established on lands

that will not support agriculture or suffer from lack of natural regeneration.The tree

species used in a plantation is also an important factor. Where non-native varieties or

species are grown, few of the native fauna are adapted to exploit these and further

biodiversity loss occurs. However, even non-native tree species may serve as corridors

for wildlife and act as a buffer for native forest, reducing edge effect.

Once a plantation is established, how it is managed becomes the important

environmental factor. The single most important factor of management is the rotation

period. Plantations harvested on longer rotation periods (30 years or more) can provide

similar benefits to a naturally regenerated forest managed for wood production, on a

similar rotation. This is especially true if native species are used. In the case of exotic

species, the habitat can be improved significantly if the impact is mitigated by

measures such as leaving blocks of native species in the plantation, or retaining

corridors of natural forest. In Brazil, similar measures are required by governmentregulations.

Thus, mere planting of trees will not help. Proper care has to be taken of the saplings

planted. Following points should be noted while doing tree plantations, anywhere in

the country.-

1. As far as possible, native trees should be planted. Trees like Eucalyptus, Australian

Acacia, Lantana, Lucena, Mast tree (False Ashoka) should be avoided.

2. Tree guards should be provided for roadside plantations.

3. Saplings should be watered regularly during times of a dry spell.

4. Well-drained deep sandy loams are best suited for plant growth.5. Soil or plantation area should be free of construction waste, debris etc.

6. Compost manure should be applied during plantation and during the initial growth

phase of the plants. Fertilizers should not be added.

7.Schools and colleges should adopt one child one plant scheme, where the

responsibility of growing the plant lies with the student. This will be a learning

experience for the student as well.


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Selection of trees for plantation:

We should make good selection of trees to be planted, in consideration of the nature of

land and the kind of climate. Cocoanut trees grow well in the sea-coasts. Plantain

trees grow well near the ponds. We should know which place is fit for which tree. To

know this we should get our soil tested by the experts and plant the kinds of treesaccordingly. Collection of plants to be planted should be made from the Government

nurseries in consultation with the experts there.

Time for tree-plantation:

Generally, rainy season is the best time for tree-plantation. Most of the tree-plants

thrive well in rainy season. Still then, we should seek advice from the Government

agricultural experts about the appropriate time for the plantation of a particular kind

of tree.

After-care:

Only planting the trees is not enough. Because, planted trees may be destroyed by

animals or otherwise, or may die for regular service of water. So we should be

particular about the after-care of the planted trees. We should be very careful about

the newly-planted trees.

Importance of Trees in our Life

Trees are very essential to our environment. They provide us many things which are

useful for our daily lives.

Essential component

The most essential and major component provided by the trees is Oxygen. The

trees utilize the Carbon dioxide released by us and in turn they provide us Oxygen

which keeps us lively, healthy and active.

Edible products

We get all the minerals and vitamins needed for our proper health and growth from

the fruits and other plant products like vegetables, cereals, grains, grams etc. Around

the world every one is opting for the vegetarian diet as it provides a wholesome and

balanced diet. The balanced diet keeps the people healthy and prevents many

diseases.


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Environment friendly

The roots of the trees hold the soil firmly and prevent soil erosion. This leads to the

increase in the ground water level and the continuity of water cycle gets balanced

resulting in good rains. Ultimately trees prevent the drought and provide greenery tothe environment. Apart from taking care of the soil and water, the trees provide shelter

to many animals and birds in the forests which ultimately help in the ecological

balance of the nature. Having more number of trees around will reduce the hazardous

effects of global warming.

Other uses

We are taking the trees for granted and felling them mercilessly. This will lead to a

treeless environment which can not be even imagined. But the woods from cut trees

also help us to make beautiful furniture and other things required for the house. Thewood is used as a fuel even now in many rural areas. The trees provide us shade and

the breeze will be so cool in the places where there are number trees. Many people

who suffer from chronicle ailments are said to feel better when they were put in a

beautiful tree surrounded areas.

We must remember that the trees are very essential and we must start growing

more trees in our surroundings for the sake of next generation to give them a beautiful

and healthy environment. We should keep in mind that the deforestation will lead to

the extinction of many animals.

Tree plantation needs for the world

Since the dawn of civilization man has a close relation with nature. Man has made

friendship with the trees. They are our friends. Trees play an important role in our life

and economy.

Bangladesh is a lower riparian country. Upper levels are the best suitable places to

plant trees. Sea beaches and low lying unused lands van be used for tree plantation.

There are many roads and highways in our country. We can plant on the both sides of

these roads and highways. Again in the villages there are many proper places which

can be used for tree plantation. The sides and areas that are lying unused can be

used, too.

June and July are the best time for tree plantation.Tree plantationprogramme should

be extended to the remote corner of the country.

Attempt should be made to make the illiterate aware of the importance of the trees.
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Trees are our best friends. They are a great source of food and vitamins. As a result

people can keep their body fit and sound by taking fruits. Again we export fruits to

many other countries and earn a lot of foreign exchanges.

Trees are our constant companions in our day to day life. We use them for various

purpose. We can not think of our homes, houses, residences etc. without trees.

Trees bear a great impact on the climate. If we destroy trees at random, one day the

country will turn in to a great desert. Again there will be no rain and as a results our

will face a great crises because ours is an agricultural country and our economy is

dependent on agriculture. Again our agriculture is dependent on rain. So trees play

an important role in our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us from flood

and many many other natural calamities.

It is needless to speak of the importance of trees. It is not possible to describe the

importance and uses of trees in words. They are part and parcel in our day to day life.

We cannot think of our existence without them. Rabindronath says :Back the forest,take your town. Our government has also launched a massive and ambitious

programme regarding tree plantation. We should not use and destroy trees at random.

Rather we should plant trees more and more for a better , happier and healthier life.

The Importance of Tree Planting

Trees have always played an important part in people's lives, from providing shade

and maintaining the beauty of the place to fruits and flowers that attract fauna!

Whenever you are around trees you feel a sense of peace and calm and more

importantly, protection. If you are concerned about saving the planet, then treeplanting is what you should be considering on top priority. Making the most of a

spacious yard around your home for planning fruiting and flowering trees, helps the

property to look attractive and pricey. In spacious gardens, woody plants enhance the

look when supported in visual appeal by shrubs, shorter flowering plants and bushes.

For any landscape, an essential part of planning is the choice of trees.

Planting the right kind of trees in the garden is pivotal. By following a few suggestions

it is possible to narrow down on the right tree types to invest in. Shape and size is very

important while selecting a half or full-grown tree. Many of the trees become a

permanent part of your garden and heirlooms. Big trees cannot be transported easily,

so make sure you plant them at the right place in the beginning itself. Check on andplan the drainage system in the yard when the landscaping endeavor is being

executed. The type of soil and selection of the right kind of trees is very essential to get

the best out of the outdoor space around the home.

Undesirable results cause a loss to time, money and effort when the trees are planted

in an improper way. To ensure that your plants enjoy a healthy life, space them well in

the outdoor space around the home so that they get sufficient sunlight. In time, proper


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spacing will give you, your family as well as your guests enough shade. After a period

of years, when the trees grow to their full size and branch out, trimming on regular

basis is necessary. Value of your property increases with a well-maintained garden,

developed with exotic trees. There are a number of real-time and online resources you

can tap for assistance to source the best trees. You can shop for them online and have

them delivered and even re-planted in your garden area.

Planned tree planting is the key to a healthy garden. Though plants and trees grow on

their own, they do need a lot of care and concern initially. Mulching, fertilizing,

pruning, trimming, etc. help in enhancing aesthetic value, and in turn the overall look

and functionality of the garden. If you look after trees well, the future generations too

get to enjoy the beauty of the flowering and fruit bearing natural wonders. Plants and

trees do get affected by harsh environmental factors, so make sure you take care of

them according to the impacting factors identified. Trees play a very important role in

the garden landscape. Shop wisely and only after you have done your homework on

the factors that will impact their growth, in your region on the planet.

Conclusion:

Trees should be regularly planted to save the mankind and the animal world. Tree

plantation and its after-care is a pleasing work too. We can get much pleasure in

planting trees and in taking care of them. Students should plant trees in their school-

compounds and in the front-yards, backyards and side-yards of their schools and near

their own houses and in other places wherever possible. They should explain to their

neighbours the goodness of tree-plantation and encourage them to plant and care new

trees.

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