Haryana Forest Department to Plant 3 Lakh 78 Thousand 250 Saplings | 18 May 2023

Why in News?

As per information provided by a spokesperson of Haryana Forest Department on 16th May 2023, 3,78,250 saplings of 90 varieties will be planted after the first monsoon rains in the state.

Key Points

• The plantation will mainly include medicinal plants, fruit plants, shade givers and wood bearing plants.
• The spokesman said that plantation would be done after the onset of monsoon in panchayati land, main road, school, college, crematorium, playground, government educational institution etc. Under plantation, 75 thousand saplings, 1 lakh and 75 thousand saplings under Jal Shakti will be given free of cost.
• In this work, along with public representatives, cooperation of various non-governmental organizations and schools will also be taken.
• It is known that tree plantation is necessary to improve the environment. Plants purify the air, conserve water, help with climate control, and preserve the soil and benefit the environment in many other ways.
• Plants provide life-giving oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide released by animals. They provide fruits, timber, fibre, rubber etc and much more. Trees also filter particles from the air, thus making it clean and free of toxic substances.