“The Lake Tree House can be found in Araras, Brazil. It is situated on a lake about two hours from Sao Paulo with an area of 1,000-square-foot and a two-bedroom Brazilian residence is constructed around an Australian eucalyptus tree. It features multiple decks and a children’s playhouse complete with a fire pole and climbing wall. […]
Month: June 2016
Kuwait is fighting sandstorms by planting trees!
Kuwait witnesses many sandstorms, some are hundreds of metres high. They travel across from the Arabian Desert at speeds of up to 100 kph, costing the region’s economies dearly. A volunteer organisation Kuwait Oasis began the “”Kuwait Green Wall Project”” to plant 315,000 trees along the country’s 420 km or 261 miles borders by 2019 […]
Kongeegen – The King Oak
It is an oak tree located in Denmark and grows in Jaegerspris North Forest on the island of Zealand (Sjælland). It is estimated to be between 1500 to 2000 years and claimed to be the oldest living oak in northern Europe. ”
Kona Cheesewood
“Kona Cheesewood’s cream-coloured flowers are fragrant at night. Native to Hawaii, it can grow up to 9 meters or 30 feet. Its flower clusters contain 9 to 12 flowers that form either on the branches or from the base of the leaf stem. Also called Hoawa, its fruits resemble walnuts that ripen during winter. Early […]
Koh Ker – The Forest Temple!
It was once the ancient capital of Cambodia. The temple complex was built by King Jayavaraman IV (AD 928-942). It is 35 meters or around 115 feet high and was built to worship Treypuvanesvara, the god of happiness. Around 96 temples have been found here and most of them have been covered with trees. Today, […]
Koala
“The Koala eats, sleeps and lives in eucalyptus trees! Koala is native to Australia and was first documented in the late 18th century. The word “”koala”” is derived from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning “”no drink”” because it rarely ever drinks water as it gets 90% of its hydration from gum leaves. The only time […]
Kisalay Vora- An artist behind Aarey movement
“Mr. Kisalay Vora is an Artist who is part of the Save Aarey movement. A brief history about the Save Aarey movement – Aarey Milk colony is considered the green lungs of the city of Mumbai in India. It is home to some of the oldest trees in the city and supports a rich diversity […]
Johnny Appleseed
“Johnny Appleseed was a legendary planter of orchards across the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois in USA. His real name was John Chapman and he lived from 1774 to 1845. He was a smart businessman as he purchased property, carefully sowed apple seeds and had them available to settlers. The saplings were very valuable […]
Jelly Palm
“Jelly Palm is native to parts of South America. It can grow to 20 feet in height and is noted for its palms tolerating temperatures minus 10 degrees. The fruit is tart and sweet when ripe, a big cherry in size, the colour being yellow or orange and the taste is described as a mix […]
Jay Hewitt Tree House
“Grandfather builds the ultimate Treehouse for his grandkids! Jay Hewitt of Massachusetts, USA built a 3-Story or 40 foot tall treehouse over the course of two years. The fully enclosed and shingled structure features a room for family gatherings, a loft for sleepovers and a built-in spiral slide. This loving grandfather is a 59-year-old licensed […]