Tree plantation News
The World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5. This year it focuses on combating plastic pollution.
The forest which is now known as Punshilok forest is home to 250 species of plants and 25 species of bamboo is grown here, said the man. "It is also home to a variety of birds, snakes and wild animals," he added.
The Delhi government will start a large-scale tree plantation drive as part of efforts to reduce air pollution in the national capital, Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.
More than 15 billion trees are lost to the world every year as civilisation continues to expand.
Plants suck CO2 out of the atmosphere to build their woody roots, stems and leaves.
Lauding the dedicated efforts of forest officials and the staff in making the earlier tree plantation drive in July a great success, Mungntiwar assured them all cooperation in their endeavour for forest and wildlife conservation.
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