One of the best
creations of God is the tree, trees are treasure troves. One of the matters of
great concern in our contemporary life is the overconsumption of natural
resources like trees and forests. Having been born as human beings, we do have the
responsibility to live as a human. Nature’s boon, the forest is a heritage not
to be slaughtered mercilessly to satisfy the requirements of human beings, it must
be conserved. But what we are doing to Mother Nature today? Today we are
probably at the most difficult phase of our relationship with Mother Nature.
Now- a -days one of the most serious problems that has caught the
eye of the globe is increasing deforestation. The problem of deforestation
and the fight against deforestation have been there for decades, but the
magnitude of the problem is less alarming compared to these days. some people
have a misconception that natural resources are unlimited or, that the Earth is a big
place, but one individual like me does not harm it very much. This
attitude is not correct, each and everyone has a responsibility to the land
where he or she was born and brought up. Are there reasons to worry about our overuse
of trees? Yes, if there are no trees, there will be no life on Earth.
Did you ever think of the free gifts and silent office these trees
have been doing for us? Ever since his appearance on this planet, man has been
using the priceless gifts of trees without restraint. Survival on the Earth is
possible only because of trees and plants, from oxygen to many other things
which are required in our day-to-day life are the gifts of trees. Clothes,
furniture, grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, medicines, wood for houses and
industries, etc. are some of them. Besides, the trees conserve water,
preserve soil, provide shade, give us attractive scenery, and support wildlife, the
list is endless.
The forest can boast of giving many services and contributions to us.
It is not just home to plants and animals, it benefits health by supplying
fresh air and absorbing pollutants from the environment. The forest is
additionally called the lungs of the planet. By maintaining the balance of
oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere they do a great job for the
environment. Most of us do not like to live in concrete jungles but in green
surroundings. Considering all these facts, can’t we say that our flora is one
of the valuable treasures and trees possess more valuable things than
Gold.
We have a lot to learn from this Green Gold, these silent trees create no noise, no problems,
no protests, no complaints, and with no demand, these food factories of the globe
are working efficiently. We have a responsibility to Mother Nature by
giving protection to trees, the way trees protect us. It is time to think about
what we can do to preserve our trees and forests. We should cut down trees only
if it is required. If we cut one tree, we must plant a minimum of ten saplings
in its place. Let’s all make joint ventures to make Mother Nature as pure
as before and try to maintain a healthy relationship between mother and child
between Nature and Man.
To conclude, the question of how I can benefit from these trees is of only secondary importance considering how I should preserve trees and protect my environment. This awareness will be our greatest defense against deforestation. Next time, when you are searching for a birthday gift for your loved one, consider one of your favorite saplings as a gift. The most valuable gift you will be going to receive is also a sapling. It is time to develop a ‘Tree Culture’.
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