🌱 Planting for the Planet: Greening Urban, Suburban and Rural Spaces Ensuring a Greener and Sustainable Future
Plantation in Ajinyatara Fort area (Photograph by Dilip Bhojane – Harit Satara Initiative) 🌍 Introduction With the rapid pace of urbanisation, climate change, and environmental degradation, our natural ecosystems are under constant pressure. One of the most impactful and nature-based solutions is the widespread plantation of trees across urban, semi-urban, and rural landscapes. From bustling city centres to the serene slopes of Ajinkyatara Fort in Satara, tree plantation drives not only restore ecological balance but also improve the quality of life. 🌿 Why Plantation Matters 1. Combating Climate Change Trees are powerful carbon sinks. By absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, they mitigate the greenhouse effect and reduce the pace of global warming. According to UNESCO, tree plantations are essential to address climate change and to preserve biodiversity. 2. Urban Sustainability ...