NASHIK: Excessive deforestation has disturbed the balance of the environment, and corona infections currently on the rise across the country have underlined the importance of oxygen. As it becomes difficult to supply oxygen to the growing number of patients, it is important to balance the environment and increase the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere. For this, more than 1000 oxygen-providing trees are being planted in and around Siddhapimpri village.
Over the last few years, forests have disappeared, and huge constructions on land have been built. Excessive cutting of trees has caused the cycle of nature to collapse and an environmental crisis. Due to the shortage of medical oxygen, currently, many patients are dying. Planting trees would not only balance the environment but also increase the amount of oxygen in the air. For this, Siddhapimpri village has decided to launch a massive tree plantation campaign and has started its implementation.
The villagers have started planting with a target of more than one thousand oxygen providing trees in the village and surrounding areas. Various trees including Vad, Pimpal, Limb, Bamboo, Chinch, Almond, Peru, Sitaphal, etc. will be planted in it. According to experts, trees with more leaves should be planted.
Therefore, oxygen-supplying trees are being planted in the village and surrounding areas. Rama Dhikale, a tree lover from the village, has started a tree-planting campaign and has encouraged others by planting the first banyan tree. Dhikale resides 2 km away from the village. He walks 2-km per day to plant trees like banyan, Pimpal, Limb.
Dhikale says the village has the mindset to pay attention to how oxygen level in the air continues to rise. For this, he is getting the support of his friends and villagers. The initiative has been welcomed by ZP members Yashwant Dhikale, Sarpanch Madhukar Dhikale, police patil Kailas Dhikale, Ambadas Dhikale, Rahul Dhikale, Ananda Dhikale, Dilip Dhikale among the villagers.
