Karnataka Scientist Cuts 3 Trees, Makes Amends By Planting 101 Saplings

It’s a known fact that plants are necessary for the survival of the living beings on earth but still, people don’t hesitate to cut them for one or the other reason. According to Local 18 Kannada, one Karnataka-based scientist Dr Kiran had cut 3 (2 coconut and 1 mango) trees to build a house. The scientist had made amends for it by planting 101 saplings. These saplings were planted in a program held with the consent and cooperation of the Forest Department. Prominent film artist Ravi Gunaga assisted Dr Kiran in this noble initiative and took the prior permission of the Range Forest Officer for this program.

Not only the film celebrity, but government school children, officials and locals also joined Dr Kiran in planting the 101 saplings. The Ankola-based doctor bore the entire cost incurred for this program himself, that is Rs 30,000. The Local 18 visual shows the Range Forest Officer and other people helping him plant these saplings. The students were also brought to the site in proper queues to see the plants. They posed for the photographs along with the parents. The video concludes with Dr Kiran talking about this event and explaining the importance of forests to the people. Students can be seen clapping jubilantly as the program comes to an end.

The authorities and common people have realised the importance of trees for the better functioning of the ecosystem. Now, motivated by this, they are leaving no stone unturned to plant as many trees as they can. According to a report, Karnataka is set for another round of afforestation programme in the 2024 monsoon. The authorities plan to plant 5 crore saplings in Karnataka under this programme. In this initiative, the planting of seedlings in the protected forests, especially the wildlife circles has turned out to be a tricky exercise for the department.

This is because 1/3rd of these seedlings are trampled by the elephants or grazed by the herbivore population. To avoid this scenario, the department now wants to either sow seeds or plant seedlings in the dead trees.