[www.keralites.net] 114 million trees will be planted state-wide.- Tamilnadu - Sadguru

 

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Project GreenHands An inspiring ecological initiative of Isha Foundation, Project GreenHands seeks to prevent and reverse environmental degradation and enable sustainable living. The project aims to create 10% additional green cover in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Drawing extensively on people's participation, 114 million trees will be planted state-wide. As a first step, a mass tree planting marathon was held on October 17, 2006. It resulted in 852,587 saplings being planted in 6284 locations across 27 districts in the state, by over 256,289 volunteers in just one day, setting a Guinness World Record. Since, 2007 and 2008 tree planting campaigns have led to the plantation of 7.1 million of trees and the introduction of an agro-forestry model among the farming communities. Further campaigns aim at involving more local educational institutions, NGOs, corporate and individuals to produce saplings and plant trees at large scale. To that aim, PGH seeks international agencies and MNCs financial help to support the effort of the Tamil population in a sustainable way. This large-scale tree planting project will enhance biodiversity, protect the soil, restore ecological balance and provide livelihood opportunities for thousands across the state. Mass awareness campaigns are planned to establish a culture of care for the environment. Starting from the geographical land area of Tamil Nadu, Project GreenHands seeks to inspire people around the world to keep this planet habitable for future generations. This compelling plan reestablishes the power of individual action for large-scale change. The project is a massive effort in community building, encouraging supportive relationships between urban and rural societies, government and industry to shape the course of the world. Key Components Include: Increase Tamil Nadu green cover by 10% Mass tree planting with people participation Holistic approach to environmental restoration Promote strategies for sustainable use and management of the land Rooted in the rural culture, environment and socio-economic sustainability Watch the GreenHands Video GreenHands in the news Project GreenHands Brochure (1.72mb) Donate to GreenHands Now Find out how you can help for more visit: www.ProjectGreenHands.org Trees and humans are in an intimate relationship. What they exhale, we inhale, what we exhale, they inhale. This is a constant relationship that nobody can afford to break or live without. - Sadhguru

 

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