The man who planted a forest.
His name is Jadav ”Molai” Payeng and he has planted a forest in his native country, India.
Tne story began 30 years ago, when he was just 16 years. The floods of 1979 killed a large number of snakes that died in the heat, without any cover of the trees. Jadav wept and resolved to change the place.
He asked for advice and the answer was he should start planting bamboo. He was alone, but he decided to go ahead. The process took time and the young man sought the ecological equilibrium and brought ants from his village to improve the soil of the ecosystem. Soon, the barren sandbar turned into a forest setting with birds, deer and cattle. It is called Molai forest, with 550 acres and is also a safe haven for endangered species, the one-horned rhino and the Royal Bengal tiger among them. There are at least five tigers, one of which gave birth to two cubs recently.
Congratulations, Payeng! Young people all over the world applaud your initiative and thank you, with gratitude.
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Source: Treehugger, Green Optimistic
WeldonDRause says:
Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:47am
This info is worth everyone’s attention. When can I find out more?