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“ The symbolism – and the substantive significance – of planting a tree has universal power in every culture and every society on Earth, and it is a way for individual men, women and children to participate in creating solutions for the environmental crisis. ”   Al Gore, Earth in the Balance NOURISH TREES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE!  WHEN AND WHERE POSSIBLE!!! Tree Planting Tips: The ideal time to plant a tree is during the rainy season, in the tropics and subtropics, or the dormant season, in temperate zones, after leaf drop or before bud break. Trees that have been well cared for in a nursery can be planted throughout the growing season. Proper handling during planting is essential to ensure healthy growth. Proper site preparation before and during planting, coupled with good follow-up care, allows the seedlings to quickly establish roots in the new location and overcome what is known as transplant shock, a phenomenon that can slow the growth and r...

       Interesting TREE Facts:     Deepest Roots   A Wild Fig tree at Echo Caves, near Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga, South Africa has roots reaching 400 feet making it the deepest a tree’s roots have penetrated.   The Fastest Growing Tree   In 1974, it was noted that an Albizzia falcata in Sabah, Malaysia had grown 35 feet and 3 inches in 13 months: an approximate of 1.1 inches per day.   The Greatest Girth   In the late 18th century a European Chestnut known as the Tree of the Hundred Horses on Mount Etna in Sicily, in Italy had a circumference of 190 feet. It has since separated into three par...

Questions and Answers on forests: 1. How much of the world is forested? Forests cover 30 per cent of the planet’s total land area. The total forested area in 2005 was just under 4 billion hectares, at least one third less than before the dawn of agriculture, some 10,000 years ago.  (1 hectare is equal to 10,000 square metres). 2. Where are forests found? Forests are unevenly distributed. The ten most forest-rich countries, which account for two-thirds of the total forested area, are the Russian Federation, Brazil, Canada, the United States, China, Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Peru and India. 3. What is a primary forest? On a global average, more than one-third of all forests are primary forests, defined as forests where there are no clearly visible i...

Right to Education The Act makes it mandatory for every child between the ages of 6-14 to be provided for education by the State. This means that such child does not have to pay a single penny as regards books, uniforms etc… too. Any time of the academic year, a child can go to a school and demand that this right be respected. Private education institutions have to reserve 25% of their seats starting from class I in 2011 to disadvantaged students . Strict criteria for the qualification of teachers. There is a requirement of a teacher student ration of 1:30 at each of these schools that ought to be met within a given time frame. The schools need to have certain minimum facilities like adequate teachers, playground and infrastructure . The government will evolve some mechanism to help marginalised schools comply with the provisions of the Act. There is anew concept of ‘neighbourhood schools’ that has been devised. This is similar to the model in the United States. This would...

The big picture: wising up Education is central to children's rights.    A classroom in West Africa When you are educated, you are likely to be more aware of your other rights and better able to make sure those rights are respected. You will be better equipped to influence what happens to you while you are young and when you are older. Education gives you choices – and the confidence to take advantage of those choices. What's more, education is not just good for you as an individual. If you are educated, you can share what you have learned about staying healthy with your family. You can teach your friends about safety issues. You may even be able to convince someone of the value of an education for every child. All in all, you will be in a better position to be an active, participating member of your community. If you go on to have children...

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Historical Places in India: Abu, Mount (Rajasthan) : Hill station in Rajasthan; contains famous Dilwara Jain Temple and Training College for the Central Reserve Police. Adam’s Bridge: Very nearly joined to India between two point’s viz. Mannar Peninsula and Dhanushkodi by a line of sand banks and rocks called Adam’s Bridge. Adyar (Tamil Nadu) : A Suburb of Chennai, headquarters of the Theosophical Society. Afghan Church (Mumbai) : It is built in 1847 known as St. John’s Church. It is dedicated to the British soldiers who died in the Sind and Afghan campaign of 1838 and 1843. Aga Khan Palace : In Pune where Mahatma Gandhi was kept interned with his wife Kasturba Gandhi. Kasturbha died in this palace. Agra (Uttar Pradesh) : Famous for Taj Mahal, Fort and Pearl mosque. Sikandra, the tomb of Akbar, is situated here. It is also a centre of leather industry. Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) : It was founded by Ahmed Nizam Shahi. It is the district headquarters of Ahmednagar district...