Hello all, *On this world environment day today... I want to say something*
* I am sensitive and sentimental about trees and plants, i am true nature lover but i have to confess that i hate my self that i am helpless , i can't save my beloved tress from cutting down, can't do anything...* *Mining project was declared in our district, we , member of Nature club prepared list of Endangered, endemic, rare, medicinal plants, plants of cultural importance & orchids, and with letter describing importance of these plants, in ecosystem, we sent it to Ministry..but what is the use???...* *land owner got money doing nothing, businessman got land for low cost and were profitted* *and ministry was benefitted too.... * *Mine is set up right in the' heart of forest' and we have to see 'heaps of soi'l in the place of beautiful tall trees...** we are helpless...* *why go so far...every day i have to see people carrying wooden logs for fuel wood..explaination is..we can't afford to buy fuel gas or kerosine... i am helpless* *people are burning leaves under tree..when tried to tell him..he shouted ..its my land and my tree...mind your own business and go now..helpless again* *last year when we were enjoying holidays, about 100 year old Jackfruit tree which was tall and 1+m diameter, with dense canopy was cut down and converted in to logs, in my school campus..* *it is so sad, **the tree was my best beloved friend, part of my life,i could neither eat nor could concentrate on my lecture...**i would have followed chikoo movement too for my beloved friend* * but unfortunately, it was holiday..i was helpless* *this year situation was same, mango tree in school campus are cut but fortunately, i reached school to rescue orchids on cut tree which were still alive...* *how can i i wish happy environment day when i am not happy myself* -- Smita raskar 308 Disha Residency, Salaiwada,Sawantwadi Mob.09422379568 / 09763989639
