Residents plant 26 saplings, stress environmental conservation and community participation to combat climate change

Yamunanagar | Rama Kaushik

The Green Park Colony Welfare Association organised a tree plantation drive in the colony park, planting 26 saplings of different species as part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental conservation and encourage community participation in creating a greener urban environment.Members of the association also pledged to ensure the regular maintenance and protection of the newly planted saplings so that they grow into healthy trees.Association President Davinder Mehta said the organisation regularly conducts plantation drives to increase the city’s green cover and raise public awareness about environmental protection.”Trees provide clean oxygen, fruits and shade, reduce air and noise pollution, prevent soil erosion and help maintain ecological balance. They also provide habitat for wildlife, support efforts to combat climate change and enhance the natural beauty of our surroundings,” he said. Expressing concern over rising temperatures due to the continuous decline in tree cover, Mehta urged every citizen to plant more trees and take responsibility for their long-term care. Representatives of the Bharat Vikas Parishad, including Dr Harsh Sharma, Jagdish Mitra Dutta, Vinod Sethi, Subhash Dutta, Naresh Mehta and Ashok Makkar, also addressed the gathering. They emphasised that protecting nature through afforestation is essential to tackling future challenges such as water scarcity, deteriorating air quality and climate change.They said public awareness and active community participation are critical for preserving natural resources for future generations. Association members Om Prakash Bhatia, Naresh Nagpal, Sanjay Mittal, Dheer Singh Saini, Rajesh Vinayak and Sikandar Singh highlighted the ecological and medicinal value of trees, noting that many life-saving medicines are directly or indirectly derived from plant sources. Residents Arun Ahuja, Harish Dang, Bobby Vohra, Lakhan Singh and Ashok Kumar Mittal described trees as “nature’s most valuable assets” and appealed to people not only to plant saplings but also to ensure their protection and survival.The organisers said such community-led initiatives would continue in the coming months as part of their commitment to environmental sustainability.

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