Plantation Drive - Grange Stimulus
“He who plants a tree plants a hope” - Lucy Larcom.
“When one plants a tree they plant themselves. Every root is an
anchor, over which one rests with grateful interests, and becomes sufficiently
calm to feel the joy of living.” - John Muir.
Plantation drive’s main aim is to focus students’ minds on positive
outcomes making a great contribution to society.
It is done to combat environmental issues like soil erosion,
deforestation, and global warming, lesser pollution levels, and restore and
balance the beauty of the environment. Its benefits include clean air, optimum
temperature, congenial habitat for wildlife, cleaner water, and carbon
sequestration.
The plantation is important for the survival of life on earth.
Plantation drive on both sides of the road helps to reduce soil erosion, and flooding
and is a relief from the scorching sun and rain for humans and animals. Also,
gives enough oxygen to breathe, is home to wildlife and provides food for
birds, animals and humans (eg) if 20 million saplings are planted, 260 million
tonnes of oxygen is produced.
“Forests are the lungs of our land”
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Trees are the Earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening
heaven”
- Rabindranath Tagore
Plantation drive includes landscaping, forestry, and land reclamation,
each unique in its way. Ecological sense must guide every plantation drive to
know about the usage of native seeds, and its plantation site, not destroying
the natural Ecosystem and not keeping a count of the saplings, but ensuring its
survival.
“If a tree dies, plant another in its place”
- Carolus Linnaeus
“Reversing deforestation is complicated; planting a tree is
simple”
- Martin
O’ Malley
The students learnt to save the environment by fostering mental, and
social health among each and staying connected with the environment. Having a
clear audit about the number of saplings planted, and seeds sown to know about
their growth and survival. Plantation saves the environment by absorbing oxygen
and harmful pollutants too, giving us fresh air to breathe. It is beneficial to
society by protecting it from harmful UV rays. Depletion of the ozone layer
also reduces the “Carbon Footprint”.Inspiring future generations to save
water, plant more trees, to encourage and improve the quality of air and water
were the prime focus of all such activities at school.
To inculcate a sense of responsibility with knowledge about the
uses and benefits of plants among the students was not in vain. Taking care of
nature and staying connected with the environment by making fortnightly visits
like an educational tour was given importance.
Keeping in touch with farmers for organic manure and knowing about
the nature of the soil, steps in manuring, and collecting seeds are needed to
improve the plantation process. To increase the need for environmental
conservation and promote its welfare the awareness drive is done. To come
together to work as a team, empowering students with substantial knowledge of
the environment and plants is a must for driving.
Objectives
To increase humidity and reduce temperature, air and noise
pollution. To create awareness and spread the message of saving our planet and
the environment to bring the lost beauty of Mother Earth and nature. Steps are
taken to help students to understand the value of plants and trees and to
inspire their fellow students to follow this and serve society. Providing
shade, increasing green space in the city and increasing ways for better and
improved quality of air and water are some measures considered to take care of
the environment. To save the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and
harmful pollutants too, giving us fresh air to breathe is the advantage of
growing plants and trees. It is beneficial to society by protecting from
harmful UV rays, depleting the ozone layer and also reducing the ‘carbon
footprint’.
In-School Tree Plant Programme Activities
At St. Britto’s the students are taught about the benefits of
planting trees, by making posters and banners and planting saplings by the
roadside supplied by the municipality. To restore ecological balance, saplings
were fenced and watered. It created a greater stir among the public also. Many
learnt about the benefits and uses of the saplings. All classes were asked to
actively take part with seriousness and sincerity (taking an oath to protect,
preserve, take care and not cut trees). The “Go green Kids” movement was
started in the school and was extended to urban and rural area schools by
providing free saplings and making the students plant them. A small “School
nursery” was started and a few classes responded to take care of nature and
the environment. The school conducted workshops on gardening, planting more
trees, harvesting, and steps to ensure photosynthesis and its importance.
Coming to know from the teachers that the students have started a
“School Nursery” and themselves conducting a workshop and team building
attitude has become stronger among students, gives me a sense of satisfaction
and keeps me in good spirits to channel them properly.
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Testimonial
Hi, I am Shalom, a plant biotechnology student
from Madras Christian College. At St.Britto’s MHSS, where I studied, a
lot of cultural programmes, and events were organised. I have actively
participated in many events and one such programme is ‘Adopt-a-tree’ which is
an activity which engages youth from the school and other places. Support from
neighbours, friends of park groups and others was provided training and
education to people involved in the drive-through ‘Adopt-a-tree’ programme
in collaboration with Rotary Club. A sense of belonging by each one joining
this event was ensured by reporting after a month. The Eco club in school was a
pioneering force to start this plantation drive.
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