Module-1 Plantation and adoption of a tree

19/11/2022

Plantation and adoption of a tree

“Plant a tree today for a better tomorrow.”

 "A tree is the best friend of man on earth."

Tree plantation is not only good for the environment and the earth, but it is also a way in which we can help in making the world a better and cleaner place to live in, as trees help to bring down the levels of pollution. Trees also work as air-purifiers? They play the role of filters in our ecosystem by absorbing harmful gases from the air and bringing down the levels of pollution. In addition to all this, they help in maintaining the balance in our ecological system and make conditions conducive to rainfall, thereby ensuring that life flourishes. Tress take in carbon dioxide from the air, thereby purifying it, and release oxygen, which is essential to the sustenance of life, thereby regulating the temperature and making it cooler and more pleasant. Moreover, they also provide us with wood, food, fuel, paper, etc, which are an important part of our daily lives. Furthermore, they are home to all kinds of animals and birds as well.

Description : The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen trees in the flowering plant

The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. The pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, with a pH of around 2.2, giving it a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.

Uses :

 

Lemon juice, rind, and peel are used in a wide variety of foods and drinks. The whole lemon is used to make marmalade, lemon curd and lemon liqueur. Lemon slices and lemon rind are used as a garnish for food and drinks. Lemon zest, the grated outer rind of the fruit, is used to add flavor to baked goods, puddings, rice, and other dishes.

Experience:

 As a part of Module 1, I planted lemon tree in our college campus. The lemon has many benefits in day to day life. After planting trees i have learnt some lessons like, "how to enjoy every moment of life and learned how to be grateful to the ones who have ever helped you". While planting a tree , I had a  feeling that I am saving our planet from destruction. According to my knowledge planting trees is a great exercise for both mind and body. Totally tree planting activity gave me great experience.

Conclusion : 

It would not be wrong to say that the reason we are facing the climate change problem today is that we could not and did not realize the value of trees and appreciate them for everything they do, yesterday. But it is never too late to make amends. We can make things better by planting more trees and facilitating afforestation. We have done nothing but take from nature for so long. It is high time we gave back to the earth and there is no time like the present to do a good deed and make the earth a clean, green, and beautiful place to live in once again. After all, the future generations must inherit the earth in the same condition it was left to us, if not better. We owe it to them to make the world a healthy, happy, and safe place to live in.