It goes without saying that trees are enormously comforting for the birds and animals. However, they can extend the same comfort and peace to humans as well. Scientists have come up with an interesting research to prove that spending time with trees can positively impact your health. Trees healing properties and you will surely be […]
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Trees that Help you Heal!
Many people engage in growing their own groceries. While it is one of the steps in developing self-reliant existence, it is important to concentrate on the ones that are medicinal as well. A new research has proved that trees can help you save ample money that people usually waste on treatments. The closer you live […]
Norway is the First Country in the World to Commit to Zero Deforestation!
Norway’s parliament has pledged the government’s public procurement policy will become deforestation-free. A committee of MPs recommended imposing regulations to ensure the country did “not contribute to deforestation of the rainforest”. Apart from this, Norway also funds forest conservation projects across the world and supports human rights programmes for forest communities. Nils Hermann Ranum, the head […]
103 year old woman has grown 284 banyan trees!
Smt. Thimmakka from the Indian state of Karnataka is noted for her work in planting and tending to 284 banyan trees along a 4 km or 2.48 mile stretch of highway. She received no formal education and worked as a casual labourer in a nearby quarry. Her husband was a cattle herder. The couple used […]
Poem_Sam Shoyer
“That Tree Over There Is Bigger than you Think Its Leaves Up There Are Greener than you Think The Trunk Down There Is Wider than you Think The Roots Under There Stretch Further than you Think That Tree It lives The leaves Consume The trunk Stands firm The roots Absorb By Sam Shoyer”
Trees are Natural Air-Conditioners!
“Trees are Natural Air-Conditioners! – Australian Conservation Foundation The Australian Government is set to create a plan for increasing tree coverage in cities. Greg Hunt, the Environment Minister says more ‘urban canopies’ will reduce heat within city environments and improve health outcomes. “Despite Australians’ romanticisation of the outback, we are among the most urbanised populations […]
The Mysterious Crooked Forest of Poland.
It is a grove of bent pine trees in West Pomerania, Poland that has become famous for its 400 trees. The stand of trees was planted around 1930 in what was then Germany. The trees all take a sharp 90 degree turn soon after leaving the ground before sweeping back into an upright position with […]
Beautiful Jacaranda Tree Tunnel in South Africa!
The Jacarandas Walk is a well-known tourist destination. Pretoria in South Africa is often called “Jacaranda City”, thanks to the miles upon miles of jacaranda trees that line its roads, parks and avenues. These attractive purple flowers can be found around November (peak summer in the southern hemisphere) when the flowers are in full bloom.
When communities thrived to revive the Forest God of Sariska!
Throughout the world, we see communities coming together to combat raging issues such as HIV, epidemics, violence, education, environment and so on. Voluntary actions by citizens have been vivacious and thriving for longer than the corresponding governmental initiatives. It is because of this unique understanding of historical, cultural and causal points, the former have a […]
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 […]