In one day, a human being breathes oxygen equivalent to three cylinders. Each oxygen cylinder, on average, costs Rs 700. So, in a day, one uses oxygen worth Rs 2100, and for a full year, it is Rs 7,66,500.
If we consider an average lifespan of 65 years, the costs of oxygen we use become a staggering sum of Rs 500,00,000. All this oxygen is derived free of cost from the surrounding trees. Very few people look at trees as a resource, and there is rampant tree cutting going on everywhere which should stop.
PLEASE PLANT A TREE!
AVS
From India, Madras
457If we consider an average lifespan of 65 years, the costs of oxygen we use become a staggering sum of Rs 500,00,000. All this oxygen is derived free of cost from the surrounding trees. Very few people look at trees as a resource, and there is rampant tree cutting going on everywhere which should stop.
PLEASE PLANT A TREE!
AVS
From India, Madras
Dear Mr. AVS,
Good morning and have a great day ahead. Your message is an eye-opener for those who are cutting down trees without cause. We must also focus on this aspect. The government should require apartment builders to plant two trees for each flat they construct on the land. These trees should not harm the environment or groundwater in any way. Municipal corporations could provide tree saplings free of charge to those interested in planting trees on wastelands, existing parks, and their own properties. Providing fruit-bearing tree saplings could further incentivize individuals to plant trees on their premises.
Thank you, Mr. AVS, for raising awareness among all our members. God bless you, sir.
From India, Kumbakonam
Good morning and have a great day ahead. Your message is an eye-opener for those who are cutting down trees without cause. We must also focus on this aspect. The government should require apartment builders to plant two trees for each flat they construct on the land. These trees should not harm the environment or groundwater in any way. Municipal corporations could provide tree saplings free of charge to those interested in planting trees on wastelands, existing parks, and their own properties. Providing fruit-bearing tree saplings could further incentivize individuals to plant trees on their premises.
Thank you, Mr. AVS, for raising awareness among all our members. God bless you, sir.
From India, Kumbakonam
Dear AVS,
It is really an eye-opener message towards environmental protection. I am going to share this with all my colleagues. Thanks for sharing such wonderful thoughts.
@ Bhaskar
Thanks for leading this thread. Keep on sharing.
From India
It is really an eye-opener message towards environmental protection. I am going to share this with all my colleagues. Thanks for sharing such wonderful thoughts.
@ Bhaskar
Thanks for leading this thread. Keep on sharing.
From India
In these days of everything being 'counted', this is a very good correlation of the importance of trees vis-a-vis money -- in the language that most understand.
Bhaskar, I think the problem is not the lack or absence of laws/regulations for tree-felling/cutting, but the implementation of the already existing environmental laws. This would lead one to the same issue all over again -- corruption in public/government spending.
As long as the sights are on short-term solutions to inconvenient issues (in this case, the obstruction the tree(s) may be causing to some construction activity and in the process some lowly contractor making a bit of money by selling the wood) forgetting the long-term goals/consequences, we only prove the Bible quote right repeatedly: "As you sow, so you reap" -- albeit in a not-so-desirable way.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
Bhaskar, I think the problem is not the lack or absence of laws/regulations for tree-felling/cutting, but the implementation of the already existing environmental laws. This would lead one to the same issue all over again -- corruption in public/government spending.
As long as the sights are on short-term solutions to inconvenient issues (in this case, the obstruction the tree(s) may be causing to some construction activity and in the process some lowly contractor making a bit of money by selling the wood) forgetting the long-term goals/consequences, we only prove the Bible quote right repeatedly: "As you sow, so you reap" -- albeit in a not-so-desirable way.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
Dear AVS,
It's a wonderful information, and thanks a ton for sharing. Truly, it's an EYE-OPENER.
It's not just about OXYGEN; it's also about WATER as well. You may not find a sufficient amount of rains in those areas where TREES are missing. It's a natural phenomenon. We should emphasize on RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM, which is a great success in TAMIL NADU as it is promoted by the GOVERNMENT itself.
On one side, DEFORESTATION is going on, and on the other side, WATER is being WASTED without even giving a thought, "what may happen in the nearest future?". We all are worried about the GENERATION associated with our OFFSPRING. We haven't understood the TRUE MEANING of "FUTURE". It is not something that we are about to come across after years/decades, but it is our "IMMEDIATE TOMORROW". We never know what may happen TOMORROW; it's unpredictable. Hence, we need to REACT IMMEDIATELY for our FUTURE. If our FUTURE is SAFE, then I am sure it will be SAFE for our OFFSPRING as well.
It's time to educate individuals about our TOMORROW.
With profound regards,
From India, Chennai
It's a wonderful information, and thanks a ton for sharing. Truly, it's an EYE-OPENER.
It's not just about OXYGEN; it's also about WATER as well. You may not find a sufficient amount of rains in those areas where TREES are missing. It's a natural phenomenon. We should emphasize on RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM, which is a great success in TAMIL NADU as it is promoted by the GOVERNMENT itself.
On one side, DEFORESTATION is going on, and on the other side, WATER is being WASTED without even giving a thought, "what may happen in the nearest future?". We all are worried about the GENERATION associated with our OFFSPRING. We haven't understood the TRUE MEANING of "FUTURE". It is not something that we are about to come across after years/decades, but it is our "IMMEDIATE TOMORROW". We never know what may happen TOMORROW; it's unpredictable. Hence, we need to REACT IMMEDIATELY for our FUTURE. If our FUTURE is SAFE, then I am sure it will be SAFE for our OFFSPRING as well.
It's time to educate individuals about our TOMORROW.
With profound regards,
From India, Chennai
In world bank sponsored tenders for road development, there is a spl clause on tree cutting. As a replacement of a tree to be cut, seven new saplings are to be planted. Pon
From India, Lucknow
From India, Lucknow
Thank you S.A Khadir for your very extensive and nice feedback.
People ignore the fundamentals of Nature. They act for today's 'convenience' and invite a 'catastrophe' tomorrow. Only God can save Mother Earth by providing a 'Super Green' Anti-Virus program in the brains of the offenders.
Thanks again for sharing another meaningful message.
Regards, AVS
From India, Madras
People ignore the fundamentals of Nature. They act for today's 'convenience' and invite a 'catastrophe' tomorrow. Only God can save Mother Earth by providing a 'Super Green' Anti-Virus program in the brains of the offenders.
Thanks again for sharing another meaningful message.
Regards, AVS
From India, Madras
Thank you, Mr. Dipil, for your feedback.
As said by you, Mr. Sateesh, the problem is not our law; it is our corrupted leaders (Netas) who spoil those who lead the team by breaking the law and bending for their convenience. They even interpret the law by reading between the lines and create new laws by adding the word "however" further with their created laws. In defense, there is a certificate we have to issue to the Ministry of Defence stating, "There are no trees available, and no trees are cut for developing the land for Military usage/construction of ______ Building." Why can't such a certificate of undertaking be obtained from our builders and developers while issuing the NOC for construction work, approval by Municipal authorities, etc.?
Yes, Mr. Khadir, in childhood, in our 6th standard, we studied the importance of afforestation. Due to deforestation, our land's water resources will diminish, leading to a loss of rainfall worldwide. Water resources will eventually dry up, and we cannot imagine life without water, as our culture developed alongside riverbanks, and our civilization thrived only with water and its surroundings. The soil will also be damaged by erosion due to wind and water, resulting in infertile land.
Even though, Mr. Pon, we plant 7 saplings in place of 1 tree, what is the success ratio for a sapling to become a tree? Who will water those saplings? Who will protect the saplings from animals and children who may pluck and discard them? Will the government take care of the trees cut down by road contractors? If they plant trees in the median like the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and water them regularly, then it will be acceptable. Otherwise, it is not feasible for contractors to care for the saplings they plant. The Andhra Pradesh Government charges Rs. 200/- per commercial vehicle every two years as Green Tax, which is an innovative idea to maintain trees available on roadsides and in medians on highways.
I hope this message reaches more members.
You may like to view the thread at https://www.citehr.com/370806-goals-our-life.html as well.
From India, Kumbakonam
As said by you, Mr. Sateesh, the problem is not our law; it is our corrupted leaders (Netas) who spoil those who lead the team by breaking the law and bending for their convenience. They even interpret the law by reading between the lines and create new laws by adding the word "however" further with their created laws. In defense, there is a certificate we have to issue to the Ministry of Defence stating, "There are no trees available, and no trees are cut for developing the land for Military usage/construction of ______ Building." Why can't such a certificate of undertaking be obtained from our builders and developers while issuing the NOC for construction work, approval by Municipal authorities, etc.?
Yes, Mr. Khadir, in childhood, in our 6th standard, we studied the importance of afforestation. Due to deforestation, our land's water resources will diminish, leading to a loss of rainfall worldwide. Water resources will eventually dry up, and we cannot imagine life without water, as our culture developed alongside riverbanks, and our civilization thrived only with water and its surroundings. The soil will also be damaged by erosion due to wind and water, resulting in infertile land.
Even though, Mr. Pon, we plant 7 saplings in place of 1 tree, what is the success ratio for a sapling to become a tree? Who will water those saplings? Who will protect the saplings from animals and children who may pluck and discard them? Will the government take care of the trees cut down by road contractors? If they plant trees in the median like the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and water them regularly, then it will be acceptable. Otherwise, it is not feasible for contractors to care for the saplings they plant. The Andhra Pradesh Government charges Rs. 200/- per commercial vehicle every two years as Green Tax, which is an innovative idea to maintain trees available on roadsides and in medians on highways.
I hope this message reaches more members.
You may like to view the thread at https://www.citehr.com/370806-goals-our-life.html as well.
From India, Kumbakonam
Dear AVS,
Thank you for sharing such wonderful information with us. I am a member of the 'Vellore Youth Brigade (SOCIAL SERVICE).' We started our project in our hometown last month, "PLASTIC FREE VELLORE." Hopefully, next January, we will conduct the first meeting of our project. We have 65 members in the project, and we are determined to succeed, even though it will take time. We will do our best to make it happen. Our plan is to conduct special training sessions (regarding the environment) in schools and colleges next year. Our members are currently working on that. Although I am unable to participate at the moment, I am assisting our members through emails and phone calls to schedule appointments, etc.
I believe it would be beneficial for us to communicate and take action together. Anyhow, thank you once again, Mr. AVS. Keep up the good work.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
From United States, Fpo
Thank you for sharing such wonderful information with us. I am a member of the 'Vellore Youth Brigade (SOCIAL SERVICE).' We started our project in our hometown last month, "PLASTIC FREE VELLORE." Hopefully, next January, we will conduct the first meeting of our project. We have 65 members in the project, and we are determined to succeed, even though it will take time. We will do our best to make it happen. Our plan is to conduct special training sessions (regarding the environment) in schools and colleges next year. Our members are currently working on that. Although I am unable to participate at the moment, I am assisting our members through emails and phone calls to schedule appointments, etc.
I believe it would be beneficial for us to communicate and take action together. Anyhow, thank you once again, Mr. AVS. Keep up the good work.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
From United States, Fpo
Dear Mr. Raghu,
There is a proverb "Simple words will not cook food." You have achieved and transformed the talk and thought into actions by creating an association of members for Plastic Free Vellore. Our actions speak louder than our words. So please give the details in a new thread, and our learned members will provide many ideas on how to eradicate and how to take this campaign to our people so that they will contribute many ideas.
All the best, and God bless you, Sir.
From India, Kumbakonam
There is a proverb "Simple words will not cook food." You have achieved and transformed the talk and thought into actions by creating an association of members for Plastic Free Vellore. Our actions speak louder than our words. So please give the details in a new thread, and our learned members will provide many ideas on how to eradicate and how to take this campaign to our people so that they will contribute many ideas.
All the best, and God bless you, Sir.
From India, Kumbakonam
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