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Trees Integral Part Of Us, yes our Lives are closely connected with trees and its resources.

Trees are integral part of usOur Existence Depends on Trees: An Alert to the General Public and the Tree Fellers

Trees Are An Integral Part us – A Great Alert to the general public and the tree fellers

In this modern world, even the authorities are chopping down the trees in the name of development.

This post pinpoints the great damage we are causing to the very existence of human beings by cutting down trees around the world.The latest report by BBC news is indeed a shocking one (The city at war over its trees – BBC News)

Trees are integral part of us. Let’s preserve it.

 

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Watch this video: The City at War Over Its Trees

Trees An Integral Part us Tree’s Role In Global Warming

Every year we celebrate the environment day on June 5th with a lot of fervor and activities. Our media, print and visual, put forward a lot of stuff in this connection about the coming peril, the alarming global warming. It was good that many could take some kind of precaution towards it.

Every year we celebrate the environment day on June 5th with a lot of fervor and activities. Our media, print and visual, put forward a lot of stuff in this connection about the coming peril, the alarming global warming.

It was good that many could take some kind of precaution towards it.

If the present lifestyle continues, no doubt we will be caught up in this peril. It is upsetting to note that cars, air-crafts, air conditioners, bulbs, etc… and the way of life that causes global warming.

If we go on at this rate, the level of heat increases and it will definitely be a great threat to the earth’s species as well as humans.

Trees an integral part of us – Tree planting and Climate change

Tree-planting has been hailed as a solution to climate change. But how much can trees really do to tackle global warming?  A closer look at one of the most familiar responses offered to the climate crisis. What is the real story behind trees and climate change?  Check out these videos by The Economist.

Another report says that “the world has just 10 years to reverse surging greenhouse gas emissions or risk runaway climate change that could make any parts of the planet uninhabitable.” This is a great warning from the scientific world.

They conclude that unless mankind rapidly stabilizes greenhouse gas emissions and start reducing them, it will have little chance of keeping global warming within manageable limits.

Trees are part of usThe result could be great destruction. The present alarming high rate of oil addiction is yet another a great threat.

It is high time that we think seriously for a Great New Deal, that we must start the action needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions before we end up in disaster.

We have to seriously consider our present way of functioning and to do something solid to curtail global warming.

Trees are an integral part of the human race. The benefits we receive from a tree are many. It has been estimated that a palm tree is useful to man in more than 250 ways.

It is also estimated that an ordinary tree inhales approximately 14,000 liters of carbon dioxide, and exhales double the quantity of oxygen for human consumption and survival.

Sad to say, these days even the civic authorities are cutting down trees in the name of development. But unfortunately, many do not know the consequences of their negligent activities. The massacre of trees means putting an ax to the very existence of the human race.

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A man putting an ax to the tree. Picture Credit: wilderness.in

Watch This Video – The Massive Tree Removal With Huge Machines

No doubt, the continuous felling of trees will cause irreparable damage to the already perishing flora and fauna of our country.

The need of the hour is to carefully plan and plant more and more saplings in and around our dwelling place.

Check out this wonderful video below – A different celebration with Trees

A government school teacher celebrating her birthday with her school children by distributing tree sapling to each student.

A wonderful lesson to emulate by one and all.

LET US CELEBRATE OUR BIRTHDAYS IN A DIFFERENT WAY AS THIS SCHOOL TEACHER DID.

Also, we need to seriously think about curtailing the felling of trees by implementing strict rules by the administration.

The truth is that it is more profitable to leave a tree standing than fell it.

A recent study says that “There is a direct loss of over Rupees fifty thousand per year for each tree that is cut or removed from its place. It is also estimated that one tree yields oxygen worth thirty thousand rupees.

If we cut trees at the current alarming rate, (Watch the video: The Australian Tree Cutter at the bottom of this knol) soon we will need to install oxygen manufacturing units in every corner of the nations, especially in the urban area which would cost a very high price that no government can afford.

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Trees absorb water from the ground, and then through transpiration, transmit this water to air as water vapor. Thus, they help maintain the atmospheric equilibrium.

The study says another rupees ten thousand will be spent per tree on the other miscellaneous functions a tree performs preventing soil erosion, providing shade, food, fruit and of course, fuel (provided by the dead branches and manure made of decomposed leaves).

In short, the cost of replacing a single felled tree proves expensive indeed!

Just calculate the price of several thousand of trees removed from the earth every day all over the world. There is no doubt that this is a serious issue.

Trees Are An Integral Part of Us: What the Religious Texts Say:

Let us have a look at the religious texts in this connection, what it has to say on this:

Trees Are An Integral Part of Us What Hindu Scriptures Says

In the Bhagwad Gita Krishna says that our world is like a banyan tree that has different branches. These branches are where different species of humans and animals exist.  It says, “A tree’s leaves, flowers, fruits, shades, roots, skin wood, pulp even the charcoal, everything, it gives to humans for their use.

In short, whatever they have they give it to others and they live a selfless life. How precious and satisfied are their lives”.

In the Padmapuranam, another Hindu Scripture, we read, “The one who plants a tree by the wayside is a blessed man. He receives the blessings from heaven as long as it bears flowers, leaves, and fruits”.

The tree was part and parcel of the human race from the very beginning.

It was so closely connected with human beings.  Trees not only connected with human beings but the animal kingdom too depends on trees.

Trees Are An Integral Part of Us What Quran Says

The Quran also has numerous passages that describe the lush gardens and trees in heaven, highlighting their value not only in this world but their significance in the hereafter. There are several sayings from the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that relate the importance of trees and plants in Islam.

Planting trees is regarded as an act of charity (sadaqa) and the planter receives blessings from all those who benefit from it:

Allah’s Messenger said, “There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.”

Trees Are An Integral Part of Us What The Bible Says

In the Book of Genesis (the first book of the Bible) after the creation of man, Lord God said,

“Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you; and to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the sky and to everything that moves on the earth which has life, I have given every green plant for food”. (Genesis 1:28-29).

“He planted a garden toward the east, in Eden; and there He placed the man whom He had formed. And out of the ground the Lord God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:8-9).


Famous Personalities on Trees:

Trees Integral Part Of Us

Poet Kabir wrote “Trees live a sacrificial life; soul body and everything they have they give to others with a sacrificial mind. They are the real munificent, they are the great benevolence. The ones who do service to such trees they receive God’s blessings”.

President Roosevelt said, “How sad will be a childless life! A nation without enough trees and greenery is also like a childless couple”.

Jawaharlal Nehru said, “Planting plants and trees and meeting its needs shows a nation’s welfare and wealthiness”.

Goutam Buddha said, “Trees are the best examples of selfless service. For their existence they never demand anything from anybody, instead, they provide many good things for the welfare of the people. Even the person who puts his ax on its bottom, it gives him shadow till its fall.

The benefits of an undefiled environment are many; for instance, a healthy tree purifies the air and supplies oxygen for living beings to breathe. It harmonizes the elements and increases life expectancy. Its shade provides a refreshing place to rest. It brings rain at the right time.
It nourishes crops and livestock and balances the temperature. It contributes to an attractive landscape and continually replenishes its surroundings. It brings about natural development in the spheres of education, economics, and so forth.
Another famous Malayalam poet wrote:
“The one who pours water with a loving heart to a Banyan sapling,   when it grows, it gives shadow to everyone who passes by”.

The Australian Tree Cutter – A YouTube Video


Watch this video: “The Tree cutter from Australia”.

Let the people who mercilessly cut the trees take note of the great danger they are causing. Here is a horrifying video that narrates how mercilessly the innocent trees are being killed in machine speed.

If this type of felling of trees continues, one can very well imagine the disastrous consequences we human beings are going to face.  We need to think seriously about this issue to find a solution soon.
Yet another point to note here is that trees have feelings too like other living beings, it has got its own feelings towards human beings.  There are a good number of incidents we can put forward on this line.
Let me narrate one such incident that happened in my own life.  This happened many years back and still remains a mystery.

The Pumpkin Mourned a Death

She thus allowed it to remain where it was and since the family was not interested in cutting it down they almost forgot about it.

Days passed by, Chittamma fell sick and died.

It so happened that while we were all assembled near her death-bed, sad and morose, that pumpkin, in full view of her, broke itself off the creeper and rolled down from the thatched roof on to the ground below.

The fall almost to the minute coincided with her death.

Later, this pumpkin was used for her own post-death ceremonies on the suggestion of my friend’s father who felt that probably the pumpkin was being kept for this very special occasion.

Chittamma’s death and the coincidental death of the pumpkin still remain a mystery to me.

 

Death of  Trees An experience of a Reader

“The mother of a friend of mine, (lovingly I call her ‘Chittamma’—mother’s younger sister) had planted a pumpkin creeper near their ancestral house compound at Valanjavattom near Thiruvalla (Kerala) that had a portion with a thatched roof.

Apart from this creeper many other plants and trees were growing in the same compound.

Chittamma was the one who lovingly took care of these plants and other small trees.

Every time, especially when the annual vacation or other holidays came, we all gathered together and played cricket and other games in their vast compound.

On such occasions, I used to notice her special care and love towards the plants and trees growing in the compound.

A pumpkin creeper had spread all over the roofing. A fairly big pumpkin had ripened.

Her husband suggested many times to cut it down for use, but she, for no apparent reason, always avoided it and used to change the topic by saying that there was no hurry and that it would be taken down when some special occasion arose.

Here is another similar incidents in response to the above incident after publishing it in a newspaper.

These incidents happened a few years back.  Let me put it in his own words:

“We were living in the village in Bhagathpur district of Bihar State.

My father, grandfather, and uncle planted a mango sapling, a guava sapling, and an apple sapling respectively in our family courtyard.   Other trees and plants were also growing in the same compound.

They have given all the necessary care to grow these plants; my mother also actively helped them in watering these plants.  It grew well and started giving fruits.

A few years later my grandfather went to Varanasi in connection with our family business.

In the year 1957, he expired at Varanasi, the same week the guava plant he planted in the village dried up.

This is not an isolated incident.
In the year 1960, my father also went to Varanasi.  The day he departed the village in Bihar the mango tree he planted started withering and in a few days’ time it completely dried up.

A few years later my uncle also died at Varanasi, and the apple plant he planted in the village also died the same week”.

These incidents may be amazing and unbelievable to many of you.  But no doubt there is some mystery behind the death of these plants and trees.

This type of strange reactions of plants and trees need a little rethinking.

Maybe they are also capable of sorrow and happiness. Sometimes science may not recognize this as fact.

There are many references in literature that plants too have feelings.

But this is not convincing as poets and writers have a world of their own, where birds and animals’ talk and smile etc.

The incident which I witnessed may not be enough for a scientific theory. But I firmly believe that many such instances and their statistical analysis might yield some positive results.

At the same time, it is more difficult to arrive at a scientific conclusion if our observations are added with emotions and presumptions are drawn with a biased mind.

It would not be out of place to say that plants are at a very low level of consciousness when compared to animals.

Pain, pleasure, longing, love, hatred, kindness, contentment and sympathy are the feelings of higher forms of life.

Association of higher feelings with a lower level of consciousness sometimes may not appear convincing.


Tree Suicide: A YouTube Video:

Though human beings are trying to eliminate these innocent beings in high speed for their personal interest, the trees love them and extend their limitless service to human beings till their death.

Yet another interesting fact is that there are some trees that take the extreme steps of suicide.

It is believed and established that even some animals commit suicide.

“Springbock” animals in the Southern African forests kill themselves.

This they do for the existence of their coming generations.

Scientists too say that they do this for their new generations’ welfare. ‘Spring Bock’ animals are from the deer family, they join in a group and suddenly jump into the water and die.

Humans commit suicide because of frustrations, love failure, financial instability and even due to dreadful diseases, etc..,  but these animals, when their number increases they die for the welfare of their coming generations.

They are paving the way for their younger ones, this is the scientific community found on these animals’ mass death.

There are some cases noted that even trees commit suicide.   Robin B Foster,  from the University of Chicago Press  (the chief of biology department in Chicago University) in his ten years of research, found out that even some trees suicide.

A tree named “Rackygaaliya vercikkolor” kills itself a year after its flowering.

These trees are mostly found in the island of Baaro Colorado’.

In the year 1970 eighteen trees flowered the first time and they produced fruits and later suicide.

In the year 1974, for study purposes, he marked 430 trees out of which 80 flowered and produced fruits and later died. Robin B Foster says they do this for the existence of its generations.

The Pumpkin story and other death of the trees mentioned in the above incidents show that they have feelings like human beings.

Joan Klostermann-Ketels in her recently released book “PersonaliTrees”  (eight-year labor of love)  says “Trees are sentient beings”, and each tree in this book stopped me in my tracks. They took my breath away. They have stories to share. All we have to do is be present.”

“Let the Human Spirit Awaken in the Presence of Trees Have you ever taken a walk, looked at a tree and had it look back at you?

You just had an encounter with a “PersonaliTree”. Sometimes you can feel its stare following you until you are safely out of its visual grasp. You wonder about its history, its memory, what formed the image that touched you so much you couldn’t take your eyes off it.

Every tree has a face, a story, and a personality! One needs only to take a walk in the woods to see beauty, contortion, loveliness and hardship in the form of trunks and branches and marvel at each unique design, formed by nature’s fury and grace.”

Check out these slides: via ISSUU

Instead of being present to feel their feelings we often destroy them for our selfish interests.

But there are many exceptions to this, there are a good number of people especially in India give much importance and respect to these silent servants (service providers).

A majority of them in the Hindu religion give respect to nature and especially to the trees.

Trees have a major role in their daily worship services.

In Hindu mythologies trees have been a prominent place and have given deep and sacred meanings.

Though it may look strange to some these type of respect is deeply associated with faith.

Ancient sacred writings reveal that tree worship was an age-old practice in the Hindu religion.

Aryans worshiped all kinds of plants and trees, this practice continues to be part and parcel of Hindu worship services till today.


Trees Integral Part Of Us – A list of trees and plants worshiped by sacred Hindus

Banyan trees or the Peepal trees

Banyan TreeImage by Dona Omanoff from Pixabay

(Its botanical name is Ficus religiosa or Ficus benghalensis, is one of the important trees worshiped and featured in Hindu mythology.

Peepal tree is also known as  “Pilaeshwar Maharaj”  (King Pilaeshwar).  It also symbolizes the trinity god The Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma.  It also denotes life and fertility, this is one of the reasons why childless couples take initiative in worshiping this tree.

According to the custom, this tree should not be cut, and it grows like a giant tree.

The Great Banyan Tree in Indian Botanical Gardens, Howrah, Kolkata.

This banyan tree is counted as the widest tree in the world, it is also estimated that the tree is 200 to 250 years old.
Watch the video below shot from Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Botanical Gardens in Kolkata, India, the world’s largest canopy by area,

Some travel books state that this tree withstood two great cyclonic attacks in 1884 and 1886. It looks not like a single tree but as a small forest.

Yet another god, Dakshinamurthy, who is worshiped as the “ultimate guru”, is depicted under a banyan tree. He represents god Shiva who is believed to be the destroyer of ignorance and incarnation of knowledge.

After Peepal tree Ashoka tree is the most legendary and sacred trees of India and Sri Lanka.

It’s a sacred tree in the Hindu religion and is worshiped in Chaitra masa (the first month of the Hindu Calendar)

This tree comes from the Caesalpaeniaceae family, and the Sanskrit word’s meaning denotes, “no grief” or “without grief”.  This tree also symbolizes love, and is dedicated to Kamadeva,  ‘the love god of Hindu religion’.

It  has symbolic importance in Buddhism too.  According to the legend, it is believed that the founder of Buddhism ‘Lord Buddha’ was born under this tree, and it is planted in every Buddhist monastery.

It is also believed that Mahavirathe Jain guru renounced the world under this tree inVaishali.

Medicinal Value of Plants Flowers And Trees

It is very interesting to note that many plants, trees, and flowers have a high value of medicinal properties which we often ignore or neglect.

Watch the below-given video which talks much about a few such plants flowers and trees.

Ashoka tree is one such tree it has a number of medicinal values, and our ancient poets and writers made mention of this beautiful tree in their works.

Its flowers, fruits, bark are used for healing different diseases. Especially its bark’s cooling and soothing effect are good for the human body.

It is mainly used in Ayurvedic medicines, it improves complexion, relieves thirst and burning sensation,  expels worms, and reduces swelling in the body.

It also purifies the blood, reduces pain, stops bleeding, and gives an energizing effect. This is mainly used for the treatment of excessive bleeding and uterus related ailments.

Clitoria ternatea flower or Butterfly-pea

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Clitoria ternatea flower। Image by P V Ariel

This is a common flower found in many parts of India.  In Malayalam, it is known as Shankupushpam. It has many medicinal properties in relation to female ailments, the video gives a vivid picture.

Here are a few home remedies:

Take the bark of this tree 2 tholas, Milk ½ seers, water ½ seers.  Boil them together in low flame till only milk is left out, filter it and give regularly to keep control of the menstrual flow, it maintains a normal level.

Powder this tree’s flowers, mix it with water and take, it is very effective for diarrhea with blood discharge.

Ayurvedic books suggest: continuous use of Ashokaarishta (a liquid medicine prepared by using the parts of this tree) is very useful and effective for curing many diseases of women.

Take a ½ ounce of this tonic,  mix it with an equal quantity of water, and continually use it after meals.

It will stop excessive bleeding in women, reduce leucorrhoea, and relieve headaches.

It is proved and reported that the continuous use of this medicine completely cured leucorrhoea.
Bael Tree, This tree is closely connected with god Shiva.  It is treated as yet another sacred tree.

 

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It is said that Lord Shiva is pleased by offerings of leaves from the Bael Tree, especially on the day of Shivaratri festival. Planting this tree around the houses and temples are equally considered as worshiping god Shiva.

In fact, offering this tree leaves is a compulsory ritual of Shiva worship.

Its botanical name is Aegle marmelos.  It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Every part of this tree is very useful for different ailments like diarrhea, intestinal problems, amoebic dysentery, irritable bowel, etc. and is also used for different Ayurvedic formulations.

Henna Tree (Plant)  Trees

This is another plant/tree—some grow like trees— which got a prominent place in Hindu and Muslim marriages.

Henna is commonly known as Mehndi in Hindi and other languages, it’s a fascinating gift of nature and is an essential item in Hindu marriage ceremonies.

These plants generally grow in hedges and a paste prepared from its leaves is used for applying on hands and feet especially on marriage ceremonies and other Hindu festivals.

The Muslim community also uses this to decorate brides. These days it is a fashion among even the western countries.  More on this can be read at this knol.  Mehndi the Fascinating Gift of Nature.

Anybody knows about this wonderful gift of nature will claim unanimously that it makes any woman beautiful and beautiful one doubly beautiful. It knows no age barriers, no complexion differences, and no regional, caste or creed changes.

 

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Henna applied on the palms of a woman.

Women- the most sophisticated of them-go all traditional with rich, red mehndi on their hands and feet.

This plant grows in hedges and its natural color known as mehndi green, when ground and applied on hand it turns a warm red color.

Any Indian festival, marriage or any auspicious occasion is incomplete without mehndi giving its final touch.

This fascinating beauty and captivating warmth have been existing in nature ever since man can

remember.

However, its use as a beauty aid started only in the first century.

Mango Tree

This is yet another tree to which the Hindus give high respect.

Its leaves, fruit, and trunk have significant roles in Hindu religious and social ceremonies.

The Hindu devotees hang its leaves at their doorposts during the time of most of their festivals.

It is believed that hanging leaves at the entrance of houses, shops, and other business establishments bring good fortune.

Its importance is mentioned in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and puranaas.

Mango fruit symbolizes love and fertility.  In almost all Hindu religious ceremonies a pot filled with water and topped with fresh leaves of mango trees and a coconut is considered as an important item in the pooja services.

The pot symbolizes Mother Earth, Water the life-giver, the coconut the divine consciousness and the mango leaves denotes life.  In short, the complete set of the pot is called “Poornakumbha” it represents goddess Lakshmi who stands for good luck or fortune.

Mango blossoms are used on Basant Panchami day in the worship of Goddess Saraswati.

The tree is also sacred to the Buddhists because it is believed that Lord Buddha performed during his lifetime the instantaneous creation of a large mango tree from the seed at a place called Shravasti

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is an integral part of Kerala’s history,  lifestyle, and economy.

Its fruit the “coconut” is widely used in Kerala cuisine like aviyal (see this link for the author PV’s knolAVIYAL: KERALA’S OWN CURRY aviyal cuisine) coconut chutney, fish moilee and many other varieties of curries.

Tender coconut’s milk is used for making Kerala’s famous Appam (a kind of dosa) and Kozhikkari—Chicken curry used mainly on Christmas and Easter festivals.

In fact, coconuts are widely used in Kerala’s cuisine.

Tender coconut’s juice is a famous drink in hot summer season and its tender insider meat is eaten raw.

This is yet another tree in which Hindu households give a special place in their life.

The name of this tree is originated from the Sanskrit word “Kalpa Virksha” which means ‘the tree which meets every need of a person in his life’.

It is one of the most useful trees in the southern states of India,  especially in the state of Kerala.  The word Kera means coconut that is to say Kerala the land of coconut.

People use its wood for making houses and bridges.  Its whole leaves are used for making thatched roofs.

Its strips of leaves are used for making baskets, hats, mats and other beautiful craft items that are an attraction to the visiting tourists in Kerala.

Its husk is used to manufacture coir and is woven into ropes and doormats and other furnishing materials.

The shells of the coconuts are carved into different shapes and make craft items that are an attraction to foreign tourists.

The farmers of this tree make a kind of sweet drink called ‘toddy’ or tuba from the sap of the tree’s blossoms.  Its sap is also used for making sugar, vinegar, and other beverages.

Typical Kerala house surrounded by trees
A Typical Kerala House (in Champakulam Alleppy district,  Kerala) surrounded with coconut trees. Courtesy. KeralaTourism

In Kerala,  every household plants this tree at their courtyard.

It is a very common sight to see houses surrounded by these trees.

One cannot find a single house without this tree.

“Plant a coconut plant and water it for five years, then reap coconut for life” This is a common saying among the people of Kerala.

This is true in a sense, that it gives its fruits for years without requiring much manure or water.

Once it starts giving fruits, not much service is needed and it produces coconuts for years.

A well-tended coconut tree produces at least a minimum of 50 to 100 coconuts a year.

Solid dried coconut meat is commonly known as “kopra” is used for producing coconut oil.

This oil is so delicious and  Kerala households use it for cooking foods.   It is also used for manufacturing soaps. and other beauty products.

The coconut is an important item in Hindu ceremonial functions and worship (Pooja) services.

Breaking of coconut in the initial stage of any function is considered as very auspicious.

Coconut is also offered in temples during worship services.

It is also believed that this fruit represents the Hindu god Shiva and the three buttons like a mark at the side of the coconut is symbolized god Shiva’s eyes (trinathra- 3 eyes).

Golden Shower Tree (G S T) (Cassia Fistula)

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This is a flowering tree in the family of “Fabacea”.   Konna Maram or Kanikkonna in Malayalam is an important tree in the Hindu religious festival called Vishu.  Vishu is celebrated as the Malayalam New Year mainly in the central and northern parts of Kerala.

This festival is also known as the harvest festival of Kerala which is celebrated every year on April 14th.

In this festival, this tree’s flowers are a major object in the vishukkani or kanikaanal ceremony which is the main celebration.

According to the belief and system of Keralites, in this festival at this auspicious occasion of kani kaanal (first Sight) would be lucky for the whole year.

Its flower has very ritual importance in this ceremony, and it is placed in a prominent place in the kanikaanal materials.

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A GST Picture From Kerala. by Rijin Thachanalil

GST and its flowers are depicted on twenty different Indian postal stamps. It is also featured on a 2003 Joint Canadian—Thai design for a 48 cent stamp—part of a series of featuring national emblems.

GST is widely cultivated in different parts of Kerala as an ornamental plant.

When the tree is in its full blooms its flowers are totally covered and sometimes the trunk and its leaves won’t be visible. It blooms in the spring season.

This tree’s flower is the state flower of Kerala, India, and also the national flower of Thailand.
GST and its parts like the flowers, fruits, trunk, root, etc. are used in medicinal purposes.
In Ayurvedic medicine, it is known as ‘aragvadha’ or “Disease killer”.
Diseases like arthritis, nervous system disorders, blood-related diseases like hemorrhages, different cardiac conditions and stomach related diseases like acid reflux are being treated with its fruit pulp.

Neem Tree

Trees are integral part of us
Image courtesy Pixabay

It belongs to the family Meliaceae. The Latinized name of Neem – Azadirachta indica – is derived from the Persian word: “Azadirakht”  That is,  Azad = Free,  dirakht = Tree,  i – Hind = of Indian Origin which literally means:  ‘The Free Tree of India’.  For a brief background, chemical investigations of neem click here  Chemistry of Neem.

Neem trees’ curative and protective powers are noteworthy.

It has an important religious aspect too in the Hindu religion.

According to the tradition of myths, it is believed that Indra—the king of Celestial—bestowed neem with its unbelievable power.

The story says, after obtaining the golden pot of ambrosia from demons he spilled the ambrosia on a neem tree making it blessed with many good qualities that can cure many diseases.

Another myth is that insects are said to be the creation of evil demons and neem trees weaken the insects and thereby protect human beings.

There are many such stories connected with neem trees and its miraculous healing power.

Ancient texts like Vedas (the basis of Ayurvedic tradition) indicates the medicinal value of neem.

Yet another ancient text written by Varahamihira (AD 505) sometimes known as ‘the encyclopedia of Indian Culture.” It had a mention of this wonderful tree.

This tree can be seen in every Indian household.

Its leaves are hanged on the entrance of the doorpost and are believed that it wards off evil spirits, and also believe that it is a passage to heaven.

In the Indian villages, the newborn babes are laid on its leaves and believe that it gives them a protective appearance.

The brides before marriage take a bath in the water-filled with these leaves.  It is established that Neem trees release more oxygen than any other tree.

In short, it’s a miracle tree and can find its mention in the ancient texts.

In the northern part of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, the people use its dried and powdered tubular as a stimulating tonic.

It has a number of medicinal usages; its every part is used for this purpose.

Especially in most of Ayurvedic medicine, it is an essential item.

Oil made from this tree is used in medicines as well as in pest control and cosmetic industries.

Its leaves are an important part used in treating Chickenpox.

Yet another belief of Hindu religion,  Sithala the ‘goddess of chickenpox’ lives in neem trees.

Neem tea is another drink usually used for treating headache and fever.

Its flowers are used for intestinal problems.  Its barks act as an analgesic and are used to cure high
fever-like malaria.

Its leaves are used for curing some skin diseases.  Some even believe that this can even purify human bodies.

Other than medicinal uses it has got many other uses in India.  Some parts of the country people use its twigs as a toothbrush.  It is also used as a rehabilitating plant in wasteland regions.  Its pulps are used for producing methane gas.

It acts as a carbohydrate and a rich base for other industrial fermentation.  Its barks are used in mass tanning and dyeing in industries.

In some parts of the southern states in India, its woods are used to make furniture.  In the cultivation of sugarcane, vegetable, and many other crops, its cakes are used as a fertilizer.

To face global warming many countries are constantly cultivating neem trees as a major crop.

The Worldwide Neem Foundation is playing an important role in making awareness among people about neem and its importance.

This tree can be grown in any soil like clay, dry, stony or shallow.  It requires very little water and needs more sunlight. It grows from its seeds as well as from its cuttings.

A dying tree on the road side
A Banyan Tree is protected!!   A scene from my city  Secunderabad, A.P.Pic. by Bijin

This is yet another important tree the Hindus treat with much reverence.

It is popularly known as ‘the miracle tree’.

In Sanskrit it is called “Arishtha” means ‘the reliever of diseases’ this tree is a common tree in India and is also known as ‘village tree’.

Neem or Margosa is a botanical cousin of  Mahogany.

Though there are people who try to put their ax on the tree there is some exception to this.

A good number of people who respect and try to protect its existence.  The above-given narrations about trees are a few of the examples in this category.

Here is a picture it speaks volumes,  A tree is protected!

Instead of cutting down, the compound wall is built in such a way for the existence of this old tree.

Yet another Earth Day 22nd April—passed by, Tree lover

s and environmentalists did their part to promote their cause by planting tree saplings and various other connected activities.

Let us continue to do this and many other things like avoiding usage of plastic bags, instead buy and use personal care natural products, use only reusable bags, limit the use of water, like uncontrollable usage of showers, vessels, cloth washing, etc.

If we take little more care in our daily activities we can control the usage of water and thereby help the mother earth to survive.

Let us be more careful while using water in our daily life.

Trees Are An Integral Part of Us, Let Us Save Them For Us As Well As To The Future Generation Share on X

Limit the usage of the personal vehicle instead take a bus trip or share a vehicle, by this,  one can reduce the emission of air pollution.

If each one does this there will be a tremendous cut in the environmental air pollution.

Let this be a practice in our daily life not only on such particular days but also in our everyday life.

tree planting earth day
Planting Trees for her future,  India’s village women plant saplings, Pic. Credit. mckaysavage.

This will definitely be a help in saving our earth from a quick ruin.

The best part of all these is each one plant a tree that will make a great difference in our environmental pollution as well as our own existence on this earth.

In the above picture,  as part of a religious ceremony, Indian women plant new saplings, and their little girl keenly watching.

Forty-one years back in 1970  Gaylord Nelson a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin after seeing the 1969 massive oil spill with a much-burdened heart initiated this movement.
On April 22 that year 20 million Americans participated in that movement.

And by 1990 Earth Day went global and the people around the world are aware of it and very religiously participating every year on this day (April 22) with various activities to promote this cause.

Earth Day
Google Logo on 2011 Earth Day

Social websites and major search engines are promoting this year (2011) earth day in a massive way, Yahoo on one of its post (Solar Trumps Recycling: Searches on Yahoo! Indicate Green Living, Organic Trends & Freebies Define Earth Day 2011) on Thursday said that: 

 

“This month searches on Yahoo Green for “solar energy” are up 208 percent while inquiries for “wind power” are up 1,307 percent.”  Read more here at this blog post

 

Google group turned its homepage logo into a nature scene doodle Friday in honor of Earth Day. One of its blog (Google Celebrates Earth Day With Nature Doodle, Wind Investment)

 

The blog author Chloe Albanesius’ said: “The image features a moving waterfall, penguins jumping on an iceberg, pandas nibbling on bamboo, and a lion curled up under a tree. Read more here at this blog post.

Yet another website already started their campaign to encourage people to join in and take ‘ Pledge an Act, Save Our Planet”

Apart from these search engines, there are many other activities are going on through print and other web media.

Many are conducting different kinds of  Earth Day activities and protests in various manners. Schools, Colleges and other educational institutions too are actively involving in spreading awareness among people.

Trees Are An Integral Part of Us, Let Us Save It For Our Survival! via pvariel.com Share on X

The environmental activist group “Greenpeace” is already in full strength to get involved with big firms like Facebook and Apple to get reduce the use of coal by building custom data centers that are powered by as much renewable energy as possible.

In a recent campaign in this regard, they created a big network through their contacts via Facebook and other social media networks.

In short, this year’s Earth Day will definitely give a good awareness about it and will no doubt gives an impact on the new generations.

Let us all together make note of this and do whatever we can do to save our earth from the coming calamity.

The latest developments in my city – Hyderabad

The latest news on these issues is that The Times of India’s yesterdays (15th April) edition published a news item under the title “Trees get ax effect for Rosaiah’s heli-hop” the news says, “Chief Minister K Rosaiah may not have used his helipad adjacent to the Secretariat even once, but overzealous officials thought it was best that the area around it was cleared.

So, as many as 24 trees on the footpath in front of the helipad were axed late on Tuesday night, to ensure that the CM enjoys a smooth chopper ride, in case he proposed to fly out from here.

City environmentalists staged a dharna (protest march) at the spot on Wednesday and said that the felling was carried out by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) as the trees may have caused hindrance to the CM’s chopper.

The trees were identified as Gulmohar, neem, and peltophorans.”

The tree lovers raised a protest against such actions, they say, “They could have opted for trans-location if it was such a necessity. Why chop them so ruthlessly?” environmentalists questioned.”

On Wednesday, members of various social groups like Forum for a Better Hyderabad (FBH), Cova and Puccar demanded stringent action against the concerned officials. Click Here to Read more:

These are some of the serious issues happening all over the world, the people who cut or fell the trees should find an alternative arrangement to raise or plant more trees.

The tree lovers should join together and form such forums to save trees from the destructive hands of these cruel people.

The people who initiate removing trees from this earth should take note that they are putting an ax on the very existence of their life. Let them plant more sapling in its place.

Planting of saplings through school and college level will make a big difference to this serious threat. Let us introduce awareness programs at school and university levels.

The tree lovers group or forums, and of course the media print and web, can play a vital role in this to promote this awareness among people.


A Call From Greenpeace IndiaEarth Day Give Earth A Hand

Here is an interesting video to watch on this day (World Environment Day).  This is posted by Greenpeace  India Organization.

They posted a note along with the video it says: “Happy world environment day! Years of neglecting our most precious resource have caused damage all around the world, and it will only get worse if the exploitation continues.”


A Music Video captured at the outset of Amazon Rain-forest.

Here is yet another video to watch and listen to.

This video gives a glimpse of the rain forest’s beauty as well as soothing music.

A good relaxation music video in the midst of serious thoughts on the subject tree.

Please enjoy the music and relax.

In short, trees can play a lot of things in a humans life and it provides innumerable benefits to the human.
Here is yet another interesting news to read in this regard:

The Guardian Newspaper Reports: Trees believed to have been extinct in Britain have been discovered at the Queen’s official residence in Scotland.

 

Trees
Wentworth elms Credit: The Guardian

The two 30-meter (98ft) Wentworth elms have been identified in the Queen’s garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse just a stone’s throw from the center of Edinburgh.

 

Tree experts are now looking into ways of propagating the rare specimens, which carry the botanical name Ulmus wentworthii pendula… To continue reading please click on the below link:

Trees thought to be extinct in UK found at Queen’s residence in Edinburgh

Thanks for your valuable time on the pages of Philipscom.
Keep visiting.

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Air your views suggestion if any in the comment column below.

 

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Images Source Names and Links:1). Mango Tree: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11188344@N06/2917322315  by. prmn_2002
2) From the photo gallery of Vesna Kozelj  http://vesnakozelj.com/gallery-flora 
3) Pumpkin. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvorak319/3929698644/    by. dvorak
4). Mango Tree under the scorching sun: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58362482@N00/429556356/
5). Trees among tea plantation, Ashoka Trees, Bijin T Thomas, Nellikkamon, Ranny, Kerala
7). Beal Tree: http://www.flickr.com/photos/soluy/3342410987  by soluy_2007
8). Typical Mango Tree: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/2452839).
9) Red-colored mango: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/23499210). 
10) Coconut Trees in monsoon: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1087968 

12). Golden Shower Tree: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mariasg/287620456/  by Maria13). Jolly Daniel, Portland, OR. USA.14). Golden Shower Tree from Kerala.  by Rijin Thachanalil

15) Henna Plant Picture: http://hennapage.com
17) YouTube: Credit:  Blysu
18) Planting saplings.  Pic. Credit. mckaysavage.
19)”Living in  a Tree.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK9qjPhO5nE&feature=player_embedded
20) Greepeace.org  http://www.greenpeace.org/india/world-environment-day-2010
21) Amazon Rain-forest Relaxation Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43yvlrNl3Xc&feature=related
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Originally published on the pages of Google’s Knol pages and later migrated to Blogger dot com pages and later to this new website. First published on Philipscom on August 24, 2011 @ 12:30

Updated on: Feb 21, 2013 @ 18:46

Updated on March 28, 2018 @ 00:21

Last updated on April 05, 2019

Given below are some of the feedback received on the original post at Google’s Knol pages: 

Hi Phil,

I would like to present to You and our visitors and followers my country “Luxembourg” in Europe with a song, an anti-racism song by youth (actually a hit in my country, I love it…), watch the video and see lots of trees even in the City itself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbyCtbGZyeM, enjoy and feel young ;-)

BTW: You will listen to my mother tongue language “Luxembourgish”…

Luxembourg-City is one of the rare cities who have lots of parks and trees in the world in the City itself, but where is Luxembourg (Europe) situated: http://goo.gl/2Y3sw.

Have a nice day and best regards,
Gust

Last edited Sep 27, 2011 9:36 AM
Hi Gust,
I really missed this comment, just today only i noticed. Its really a wonderful video, beautiful scenes and lovely music. Lovey country too, I am sure one day i will visit this lovely place :-)
Thanks for sharing
I posted a comment at YouTube too.
Best regards
Phil
PS:
I do not know how i missed it not received any intimation from knol
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Sep 27, 2011, 9:37 AM
P V Ariel

June 5th (Environment Day) Is Fast Approaching

Yet another environment day is fast approaching,
Let us re-dedicate our-self for a clean and pure
Environment.
Let us tell others about the seriousness
of keeping our environment clean and fresh by planting
more and more tree saplings in and around our surroundings.
This June 5th may be a different one.
We Wish All our Visitors and Readers A Happy & Clean Environment Day.
Read, Think and Act. Best.. regards.
Philips & Associates.
Last edited Jun 3, 2011 10:39 AM
Hi Phil,

Good initiative to remember people this ;-)

have a nice day and best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Jun 3, 2011, 9:55 AM
Hi Gust,
Thanks a lot for the quick response
Have a good weekend.
Best
Phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Jun 3, 2011, 10:39 AM
P V Ariel

This Knol is a Trending Knol Today

It’s amazing!!! This knol is a trending knol today!! In an hour 171 pvs.
When I was updating the knol its weekly pv was 133 after an hour i found it as 304 that is 171 pvs in one hour, and now after 5 hours its showing a weekly pv of 435. Indeed its today’s trending knol.
This shows that knol is still alive and kicking. lol.
Happy news on this Happy Earth Day.
Thanks to all my visitors, and co-authors.
Best regards. Phil
Last edited Apr 22, 2011, 3:35 PM
Hi Phil,

Congrats to see that this knol is getting popular. It deserves it ;-)

Have a nice day and best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 22, 2011, 11:10 AM
Hi Gust.
Thanks a lot.
I was about to shoot a Pvt mail to you since you posted this let me speak here, pl. do have a look at it again at the body if anything moved up and down or to and fro, pl do check and do the needful, sorry for the extra trouble.
Happy Weekend.
Best.
Phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 22, 2011, 11:28 AM
Hi Phil,

I will have a look at it and what is necessary to do I will act on it. Take it, easy man ;-) Together we will resolve problems.

BTW: There are no problems, but only solutions… Soon it will be resolved ;-)

Season’s Greetings To You and Your Family Best regards,
Gust Mees

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 22, 2011, 3:35 PM
P V Ariel

Work Flow- Earth Day- 2011

Hi All,
This year’s Earth Day is celebrated today, Social web sites and some of the major search engines are taken a special initiative to promote this day in a more informative way. Few footnotes are added today in this connection.
Thanks to all team members
Happy Earth Day to all
Best regards,
Phil
Last edited Apr 22, 2011, 8:34 AM
Joyce Elferdink

Pictures as Messengers

The photos here are magnificent interpretations of God’s creative ability, more than our mere words can describe. As the poet, Joyce Kilmer, said:
“Poems are made by fools like me/But only God can make a tree.”

Thank you for sharing!

Last edited Apr 5, 2011, 8:49 AM
Hi Joyce,
Thanks for dropping in and for the wonderful comments, Yes, I fully agree with you that nature speaks volumes about the creativity of the Lord Almighty than our words. Thanks for the Great thoughts. and the wonderful quote of poet Joyce Kilmer.
Best Regards
Keep reading
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 5, 2011 8:49 AM
Gust MEES

Workflow…

Hi Phil and co-authors,

I made some improvements on text formatting in this knol. @Phil, You are talking about your village, advice: I would like to see some photos (readers probably also…), might be good to bring some photos in that section of the knol ;-)Also tweeted it now on Twitter ;-)PS: also many thanks for your kind and encouraging words on KPG…Have a nice Sunday,
Gust

Last edited Apr 5, 2011 8:46 AM
Hi Gust,
Thanks for the improvements made, I checked in here yesterday itself but the button post reply to this comment was so adamant that it was not responding, several attempts failed and again today I tried in the first few attempts I couldn’t get a fav. response but, thank God, at last, I am here,
Yes, Gust, I will post some pics from my village but alas now it’s not a village at all its like a mini town, population increase, and the developments made a lot of changes. still I will post some pics for that section shortly.
thanks, Gust
Best regards
Phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 5, 2011, 8:46 AM
Gust MEES

Interesting video…

Hi Phil,

Here is an interesting video which I would like to share with You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpt_BIrIzM&feature=related.Have a nice Sunday and best regards,
Gust

Last edited Dec 12, 2010, 8:00 AM
Hi Gust,
Thanks for the post,
It’s really amazing,
Will you please post it in the body of the text, in an appropriate place.
Thanks in advance.
Have Good day
Best regards,
Phil
PS:
Dear Gust, I added yet another music video at the end of the text.
Pl do have a check and do the needful. Thanks, Gust for the link connection.
Best
Phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Dec 12, 2010 8:21 AM
Rajamanickam Antonimuthu

Thanks for your effort!!!

Very good presentation. It’s showing your hard work and interest in this topic.
Special congrats for lovely pictures.
Last edited Nov 13, 2010 4:48 AM
Thanks, Raj for the uplifting comment.
Best regards,
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Oct 8, 2010, 8:42 AM
Hi Raj,

Thanks a lot for your comment.Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Oct 8, 2010 9:14 AM
Hi Raj,
Good to read your comment.
Yes, PV did a wonderful job here.
What next PV?
Good Wishes.
AP
Posted by Ann P, last edited Nov 13, 2010 2:53 AM
Hi Ann,
Thanks for the compliments.
Many plans, but time constrains.
Keep reading
Best
PV
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Nov 13, 2010 4:48 AM
James Austin

That video!

ആ Australian tree cutterഎന്തൊരു ഭീകര ജീവി! ഒന്നാലോചിച്ചാൽ ആ കാണുന്നത് കൊലപാതകമല്ല, ഒരു വിളവെടുപ്പു മാത്രം. നെല്ലു വിതച്ചിട്ടു കയ്യുന്നതുപോലെ .അങ്ങിനെ ചിന്തിച്ചു സമാധാനിക്കണം
Last edited Sep 29, 2010 12:35 AM
Dear James, there was some server problem thus this delay to check your comment, yes, you can take it that way too “samaadhaanikkaam” , but i am sure its really pity the condition, i mean the speed in which we are killing one by one. So sad indeed.
I am now at the “panippura” of this knol to put this into the Malayalam language, just completed 42% more to go. now i am able to type it in Malayalam even when the net is off line, i just downloaded the karthika font from the net.
Hope everything is well with you.
Keep in touch.
Thanks again for the comment.
best
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Sep 29, 2010 12:41 AM
James Austin

Nature lover

This knol is really one of a true nature lover.
The pictures seem more beautiful than the objects themselves
Last edited Sep 16, 2010 7:20 PM
+
Thanks Dr. for the nice compliment.
Pl. do contribute your knowledge at
this knol. Now it is under Moderated collaboration,
in the near future we may go to the other collaboration.
With kind regards,
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Sep 16, 2010 7:20 PM
Carl Phi

A Very Timely Knol

Hi PV and Team,
This knol is very timely and packed with lot of information and references, Human beings existence in a way depends on trees and as said in the knol trees can play an important role in reducing the alarming global warming. Thanks for insight of this knoll, very educative and informative too.
I am glad that you accepted me as a co-author to your knolls, Thanks,
With good wishes
Carl
Last edited Sep 16, 2010 7:17 PM
Hi Carl, Thanks for the comment, thanks for joining me in this knol. keep adding your knowledge at the knol pages.
Best
PV
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Sep 16, 2010 7:17 PM
Joan Ketels

Long overdue post

Hello!

I must apologize for taking so long to thank you for including the information about my book “PersonaiTrees” in you post!This is my first book and I had no idea what was involved in publishing a book–so I have been busy trying to keep up with an unanticipated schedule of signings and interviews and working on finishing up Book # 2 in the series for publication next Spring (meaning a deadline at the end of this month).Just know that I am grateful to you for your energy and time spent on our tree friends!! Keep up the great work!

Last edited Aug 16, 2010 9:46 AM
Hi Joan,
Thanks for the comment, no worries, yes,I understand your busy schedules, Yes, you responded earlier via mail. Keep going my dear friend. Keep writing and keep inform.
All Good Wishes for the future endeavors.
Ha!! Take care about your health too.
Best regards,
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Aug 16, 2010 9:46 AM
P V Ariel

Thanks AP

Hi AP,
Thanks for joining us with this knol. Keep inform.
Best,
PV
Last edited Jun 18, 2010 11:21 AM
Hi PV,
Thanks a lot.
Best
Ann
Posted by Ann P, last edited Jun 18, 2010 11:21 AM
Moharram Khalifa

Excellent Knol

Dear Phil

This is a very good excellent knol and its layout is superb.May I ask what happened with the KAF contest, apply, then withdraw… WHY all of this moves.. It is just a contest and the membership to KAF is optional, it is not a mustBest regards,
Moharram

Last edited Jun 5, 2010 11:48 AM
Dear MAK,

Thanks for the encouraging note.That was an attempt by one of my co-author MD without the consent of me or any other coauthors. When I explained him about the situation, at once he withdraw it.Since I am a member of KPG and KPG is one of the co-authors I thought its better to be apart from that contest conducted by KAF. Since most of the KPG members disassociate with KAF I thought its better not to post and MD agreed to me and he withdraw the same and posted and apology too, accordingly KAF accepted it too.Mak, I too made my stand on this at the comment column. Since you raised the issue again I wrote this much. Mak, I would like to put a full stop to this conversation on this issue. I am really sorry for the slip happened.We wish you all the best for the contest and its participantsWith all Good Wishes
Yours sincerely,
Phil

Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Jun 5, 2010 1:11 PM
Murali Dharan

Its Progressing PV

Dear PV,
This knol is growing like a palm tree. Slow and steady win the race, Yes the comments here speaks volume. many five stars and applauds received for this knol.
Keep it up PV,
Since I am still on tour I could not contribute much, i will surely post some information here.
Congrats pv
good luck
MD
Last edited May 5, 2010 11:40 PM
Dear Murali,
Thanks, without the support of people like you and others, this would not have been possible, thanks for the nice thoughts. Keep in touch.
Rgds,
PV
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited May 6, 2010 12:30 AM
Peter Baskerville

Five Stars.

What can I say Philip? … it is top quality from Title to the Image Source. A fine example of what a Knol should be. Great layout, great pictures and a very important topic. You have generously shared your success with so many others here. Let’s hope they are all inspired by your fine Knol, and will each contribute Knols of a similar standard. Stamps … Trees …. What’s next? Peter
Last edited May 1, 2010 9:40 AM
Peter –
Thank you so much. I am much elated by the kind words. I give all credit to all my supporters here, especially the KPG team members for the relentless support and encouragement to create such knols. Yes, Peter, there are some new subjects in mind, hope very shortly I can come up with that.
With all Good wishes
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited May 1, 2010 9:42 AM
Hi Phil,

An easy to do small tip when text is gluing on an image:In “Edit mode”: click the image and chose “right” when the image was “left” orientated and than again “left” and so on… The text will than become again “free” from the image and not “gluing” on the image. There might be also an other solution, but that is an easy one which I am using also, it’s a quick solution. No idea why fore this happens in Knol?Best regards,
Gust

Last edited May 1, 2010 9:45 AM
Hi Gust,
Thank you so much for this valuable tip.
Best regards
phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 29, 2010 1:55 PM
Brilliant Gust. I gave it a go on Philip’s images and it worked. All the text is now separated from the images with a ‘margin’ or boarder space. The HTML way that I used was to insert “Margin-right = 6px” into the image code, but your way is so simple. Thanks for the tip.

Report abusive comment

Posted by Knol Publishing Guild (KPG), last edited Apr 29, 2010 2:15 PM
You are welcome, serving authors ;-)

Best regards,
GustReport abusive comment

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 29, 2010 2:18 PM
Dear Gust,
I just made a change in the settings, that is:

“Comments are moderated, and will not be visible until one of the authors of this knol approves.” Will it be OK? Pl. let me know your suggestion.thanks and regards
phi

Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 30, 2010 11:26 PM
Hi Phil,

“Moderated comments” is the best solution You can make. Comments will only show up when You allow them, they will be visible first to You and not to all the visitors.Only when You agree the content of the comments visitors will see the comments. The best solution to avoid that “bad intentioned” people (trolls) bring their graffiti on knols ;-)Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited May 1, 2010 7:15 AM
Hi Gust —
That is really good idea,
Thanks for the further information on this subject.
Thanks again Gust, for the revision in layout
best rgds.
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited May 1, 2010 9:54 AM
P V Ariel

Thanks Mesjay

Welcome Mesjay. Thank you very much for your precious time and the pain you have taken for the editing.
Br. Ariel
Last edited Apr 23, 2010 1:10 PM
Norman Creaney

Thought provoking

… and lovely pictures too – 5*
Last edited Apr 23, 2010 6:31 AM
Thank you Norman for the uplifting comment and the ratings.
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 23, 2010 6:31 AM
Knol Publishing Guild (KPG)

Great effort Philip

Here is a great example of a quality Knol. It is recognized by Google Knol with a ‘Top Pick’ badge and by your peers and fellow KPG members as an outstanding contribution to the Knol library. You have proved once more your ability to research and present a case for topics that you are passionate about. You are to be commended for sharing your success with so many contributors. Keep up the good work.
Last edited Apr 22, 2010 10:46 AM
Thanks KPG for the encouraging comment.
I am so grateful to the Team for the support and guidance rendered to me in developing my knols into recognized ones.
Expecting more of such guidance.
With Warm Regards
Yours faithfully
Philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 22, 2010 7:24 PM
Gust MEES

Your knol referenced…

Hi Phil and co-authors,

Good stuff needs to get referenced ;-)Your knol is now also referenced in my new knol http://knol.google.com/k/gust-mees/knol-its-possibilities/vdujwtjyx3uq/151?nc=0.6506391440052539#, who is also referenced in my Knol Book
http://knol.google.com/k/gust-mees/knol-book-knol-help-from-top-authors/vdujwtjyx3uq/145…Keep on the good work…Best regards,
Gust

Last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:27 PM
Hi Gust,
Thank you so much for this rare honor, really speaking I am much elated by this great honor that you bestowed upon me and counted my knol and myself into the top knol authors list by adding it into the ebook and into your other knol.
With kind regards
phil

PS: Gust the second link is broken, pl check. Thanks.

Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 12:36 PM
Hi Phil and co-authors,

First, a well designed Knol and a knol who is talking about what Mother Earth is talking to us and also a Knol who is well written, regarding this, needs to get honored ;-)You are on the right way, keep it going like that ;-)Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 12:54 PM
Hi Phil,

Please, don’t take it wrong. I don’t want to get too private ;-) I can’t even manage now already the mails I get, so…Let us being working like this, OK?Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 1:26 PM
Hi Gust.
Oh! That’s fine.
keep going, no worries.
love
phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 1:46 PM
Hi Phil,

Don’t worry my mind is close to Yours ;-)Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:12 PM
Hi Gust.
So Happy to know this. No Worries at all, Now I feel that this type of communication is far better than the other LOL
Best Regards
Yours
Phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:45 PM
Gust MEES

Thanks for the invitation

Hi Phil and co-authors,

Thanks for the invitation which I accepted with pleasure. I made a little bit fine-tuning ;-) I must say that You learned a lot from KPG members and that Your knols are getting really great now. Keep on the good work. It is a pleasure for me to see that people have learned and that they are making good progress.What You still need to do is to find the exact web addresses from the images and display them under the images, please.I will come back tomorrow and/or keep an eye on the knol to give assistance if necessary…Best regards,
Gust

Last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:55 PM
Hi Gust,
I am so happy that you accepted my invitation, and thanks for your initial help, hope you find some time for me.
Yes, KPG team members continuous encouragement and help made me to go further with my knols, i am still working on those lines to improve my existing low traction knols.

Yes, i am giving the exact web link of the images, since some links are long i am giving it below at the source space.
c u
Good Wishes
Philip

Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 20, 2010 9:56 AM
Hi Phil,

A small trick, use text links, please. Thus meaning:- Go to the link who is representing the source of the image.- Make a “right-click” with the mouse on that link and chose “copy link”- put a small text under the images.- mark the text with the mouse.- click on “Link” above in the Editor bar.- click on “web address”.- Insert the link by clicking with the mouse in the field and than click on “OK”.So, under Your images will be a “textlink”, a small text when clicking on it will bring You to the origin of the image.I made an example under the first shown image ;-) Leave it up to you for doing the others, a bit practice…You may also have a look here http://knol.google.com/k/%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%85-%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A9/%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%B6-%D8%A3%D9%83%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AF-html/1ibdy1vf6wghd/286?version=50# where You will find some other Tips and Tricks ;-)Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 4:26 AM
Hi Gust,
This is really very informative and educative, thanks a lot for the step by step guidance, and the example. wonderful, I will put this into practice.
I just visited the other link, that too is another great tutorial for the knol authors,
Thank you ones again for your precious time kept aside for me.
love
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 12:14 PM
Hi Phil ;-) and co-authors,

Thanks a lot, comments to us is our “earning”, no money but the result of hard-working to bring knowledge to other people. We love to share our knowledge, that is why for Google Knol is, no?You might have also a look on comments which we as KPG Members are writing… Mostly of time, we give some good advices also on our comments, which one day (???) when we got the time to look at ourself, might result as a new knol, a “Tutorial Knol”, who ever knows???Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 12:20 PM
Hi Gust, That is really yet another good idea, we can even think on this line to create an amazing knol A Tutorial Knol LOL
Best
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 12:30 PM
Hi Phil,

There are already some “Tutorial Knols” created ;-) Please have a look here:
http://knol.google.com/k/gust-mees/knol-its-possibilities/vdujwtjyx3uq/151?nc=0.6506391440052539#Categories and most of my knols are “Tutorial Knols”, but most are in French, You need to use translate tools to read them…I’m in contact with different persons (genuine language speaking) to get them translated in the next months (???) in German and in English, needs time and a lot of work again, again, again…Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 12:50 PM
Hi Gust,
That is good news again, I will definitely have a look at it and eagerly waiting for the English versions.
Great Going
regds
phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 1:16 PM
Hi Phil,

My specialty, PC Security (in French) actually, apart being a person who gives courses about ITC (Information Technologies and Communication) will be found here (in French):http://knol.google.com/k/gust-mees/knol-livre-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9-pc-et-internet/vdujwtjyx3uq/143Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:06 PM
Hi Gust I just visited and posted a comment too, Yes now I think I need to go to that institute to learn French.
rgds
phil
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:36 PM
Hi PV,

No need to learn French, but if You want to, why not? I gave You a reply to Your comment, which is already not too bad for security.Have a look at that, please, and follow those steps… Your PC will become more secure anyway…More advice coming soon…Best regards,
Gust

Posted by Gust MEES, last edited Apr 21, 2010 2:55 PM
Gust MEES

Wow, great knol ;-)

Hi Phil and co-authors,

Nice knol, gave it five stars and congratulations also for your Top Pick Award. Keep on going the good work ;-)Best regards,
Gust

Last edited Apr 19, 2010 6:50 PM
Hi Gust, Thank you so much for the encouraging words, and the 5*. but still it needs some look like the stamp knol, its really not completed still more to add in the text as well need a final touch in design.
Ha! and I hope you can spare little time for that Midas touch, i am sending and invite for this purpose, hope you accept.
lovingly
yours
phil

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Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 19, 2010 6:50 PM
Bijin T Thomas

Congrats PV

So happy to read your knol, and ah! Congrats to you pv for the great achievement. I am delighted to see my photograph along with it. my sincere thanks to you for adding that photograph.
Keep it up pv. Expecting more of such knols from your pen.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely
Bijin T Thomas
Nellickamon, Ranny
Last edited Apr 17, 2010 7:36 PM
Thanks Bijin for the comments. I would like extend my invitation to you to be a part of this knol, hope you will accept.
with all good wishes
pv
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 17, 2010 7:36 PM
mesjay

If only authorities would heed!

This is a really commendable write–well researched, with a passionate plea to take care of trees for our own good. It is indeed tragic that we thoughtlessly keep felling trees in the name of development or whatever.

If only the authorities would listen to caring environmentalists and use their clout to stop unnecessary felling of trees and plant more!

Last edited Apr 17, 2010 4:03 AM
Thanks Mesjay for the insight on this issue, Yes, its a serious one but our authorities are least bothered to look into it on a positive approach. Let us make some awareness among our circles about its seriousness.
I am posting an invitation to co-author to this knol.
Keep inform.
Rgds.
Ariel
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 17, 2010, 4:03 AM
Rejoy Poomala

Well done!

You have done a deep study on this topic & well arranged too! This is a topic we used to ignore in our lives. The effect of ‘global warming’ is now realized by Indian people by ‘local warming’. Here in Kerala also it is like burning..! No tees at all in towns to protect us from sunburn!!!! No shadows to take rest for a while!!!

I invite your attention to the subject ‘precious water’ as the availability of pure water is also in an alarming situation. Hope we could read a classic knol on this subject later :)I noticed that some links are not working:
‘Trees get ax effect for Rosaiah’s heli-hop’
‘Robin B Foster, Robin B. Foster from the University of Chicago Press’Then, is there cricket in ur childhood days ? was it popular in Kerala at that time ?? I liked that portion of pumpkin.. :)Thanks for such a knol… C U..

Last edited Apr 16, 2010 4:30 AM
Thank you Rejoy, for the encouraging comment and the new thoughts, Yes, some links are broken, i will check it.
And ah! there was a friend among us who was a cricket fan and he taught us some of the tricks of that game and was very interesting, of course he was the hero too. LOL, No, that was not at all popular what to say many do not even know what it is.
Good Wishes
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 16, 2010 6:44 AM
Murali Dharan

Oh Sure PV !

sorry pv as i was on tour i could not respond to you before I will definitely contribute more to this knol, Your effort will be more fruitful.
Thank you
MD
Last edited Apr 11, 2010 8:12 AM
P V Ariel

Thanks Murali

Thanks Murali for accepting my invitation, happy that you did your part.
No worries the pics are incorporated. needs more of your help especially on your religious part.
Thanks again for your help.
best
philip
Last edited Apr 5, 2010 3:47 PM
Murali Dharan

A Very Serious Issue

P V Your attempt to create an awareness among the people about the seriousness of their doing towards tree is worth considering, Its good thing that you dealt this subject deeply, it looks like its not finished yet, yes you need to elaborate it little more with more pictures and data. Thanks
yours sincerely
Muralidharan Nair
Last edited Apr 5, 2010 3:07 PM
Thanks Murali for the timely response, Yes, its a serious issue and we all need to think it very seriously to curtail this problem. Keep reading, can you pl contribute something to this knol i just posted an invitation
pl think on this request and spare some time from your busy schedule.
with thanks and regards,
pv
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 5, 2010 2:36 PM
Thanks PV for the invitation I did some editing, but unfortunately one picture got deleted, please rectify it.
Sorry pv
Posted by Murali Dharan, last edited Apr 5, 2010 3:07 PM
Murry Shohat

InterestingPhilip —

I wish to encourage you to go further in your research and make this Knol a comprehensive and authoritative record of spiritual and historical guidance on the significance and importance of our tree canopy.This is a good start. I encourage you to read “Silent Spring” by Rachael Carson and to factor in some of her wisdom, which is credited as the wellspring of the environmental movement: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Spring.This could be a five star Knol with your continued work.

Last edited Apr 4, 2010 8:33 AM
Murry,
Thank you very much for the encouraging note, and yes, I am working on it and hope that like my philately one it may lead to some heights LOL
keep in touch and i need your help i know you are a busy person but still I would like to extend/request a co-authorship to this knol, hope you find some time.
Best Rgds.
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 4, 2010 8:33 AM
Melissa

Images of the Spirit of Trees

A well documented Knol. I appreciate that this is one of the few Knols providing a deeper historical importance of the tree, and on tree preservation.

Trees are certainly alive and have spiritual selves just like all living things.A great compliment to any tree, nature, or spiritual enthusiast is a beautiful book of quotes and photography by Joan Klostermann-Ketels, titled PersonaliTrees.
http://www.personalitreesbook.com

Last edited Apr 16, 2010 7:29 PM
Thank you Melissa Burns for your nice comment, sorry for the delay in replying to it. I am planning to revise this knol with more added information, i would like to invite you to co-author this knol.
With Best Wishes
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 4, 2010 5:29 AM
Melissa,
Thanks for the link, i picked up a quote from the web site and duly acknowledged it.
Thanks for the help.
philip
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Apr 16, 2010 7:29 PM
rooturaj pattanaik

Glad you feel this way

Very good stuff about the indispensable part plants play in our lives.
Maybe you might laugh at me for this but our Indian lifestyle is way better than westerners in this regard.
The amount of toilet paper they use is responsible for the untimely demise of a large part of Amazon Forests.
He he..but its a fact.
Last edited Mar 25, 2010 12:18 PM
Rooturaj,

I really regret for the delay in posting a reply to your comment, Yes in that case I fully agree with you.LOL
hey what about some new knols here. keep writing, My knol on philately procured a top badge.
regds
philip

d by P V Ariel, last edited Mar 25, 2010 12:18 PM
P V Ariel

That’s Very Kind of you KS

Thanks a lot Kalle for this note.
Last edited Dec 22, 2009 6:49 PM
Kalle Schwarz

Search for uses of this page ▼ /collected this page

this knol is part of the knol tree A / A1
Last edited Dec 22, 2009 2:29 PM
Kalle Schwarz

our existence

in the bible a tree is a symbol for a man who has his feet on earth and his head on heaven .
the fall of mankind occurred when man attacked the connection to god, symbolized by a tree (book of genesis)
adam and eve abused the tree as their private property (like mankind do today).
the bible has promised us a new tree wich restores the connection between earth and heaven .
maybee our knol star structure, as a model for all the earth, will become that tree .

book of daniel 4 : 10, 11,12

Last edited Dec 19, 2009 11:56 AM
Thanks KS for accepting my request. Yes man is symbolized to a tree in the Bible. In book of Psalm 1 verse 3 speaks of a blessed man, the psalmist compare him to a tree planted near to the rivers of waters.
He says, “And He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters, that bringeth fourth his fruit in his season, his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
More at this link. http://knol.google.com/k/p-v-ariel/let-s-not-despise-the-word-of-god/12c8mwhnhltu7/13
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Dec 19, 2009 8:46 AM
it is also interesting that the birth of jesus is combined with a tree (christmas tree),
whereas his life ended on a dead tree-derived trunk .
and jesus himself ? he called himself the true vine .
in the bible, the vine is also a tree , see judges 9, 12:
then the trees said to the vine, ‘come and be our king.’

further isaiah 11: 1
and there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots .further jeremiah 23: 5
the days are coming,” declares the lord,“when I will raise up to david a a righteous branchin our body, there is also the tree structure : our veins are a tree, our nerves are a tree, our neurons are trees . i’m convinced that in the center of our brain there is a big neuron – tree .for programmers the tree is a very important structure.
and last not least. language is also tree structured.Report abusive comment

Posted by Kalle Schwarz, last edited Dec 20, 2009 5:23 PM
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Ann P

Our Existence

This is a good read, you related the existence of tree with the entire human being and also you very well related to the religious texts too. My sincere thanks to you for sharing this.
Last edited Dec 18, 2009 8:14 PM
Thanks, Ann P for your encouraging comment. God bless. Keep writing.
Posted by P V Ariel, last edited Dec 18, 2009 8:46 AM
a tree is a symbol for a man who has his feet on earth and his head on heaven.
the fall of mankind occurred when the man attacked the connection to god, symbolized by a tree
(book of genesis) .

our voting tree restores the connection between earth and heaven.
it is the kingdom for the whole of humanity, which the bible has promised us.book of daniel 4
10 Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.11 The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth:12 the leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.

Posted by Kalle Schwarz, last edited Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM
Thanks KS for your encouraging quotes from the Bible. As I mentioned other religious texts too follow suit in this. Kalle can you post this in the main comment column. Of course its relevant here too, as you wish.
Best.
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46 Comments

  1. Hi Philip .. lots of information here on trees .. good for you for writing about something you believe so much in – if we don’t protect our trees and all life associated we won’t help our future ..

    Good to welcome you to Tina’s team of minions … cheers Hilary

    February 23, 2013
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    • Hi Hilary,
      Greetings from Philipscom,
      I am sorry I missed your wonderful feedback.
      I appreciate your valuable presence over here with a wonderful feedback.
      Yes, if we don’t protect our trees I am sure the coming generation will face the heat!
      Thanks again for your insightful feedback.
      Best
      Philip

      March 29, 2018
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  2. Hi my family member!
    I want to say that this article is amazing written by including approximately all important infos.
    I’d like to peer more posts like this .
    Keep writing.
    Marco Mackersey

    March 21, 2015
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  3. Hi Philip Sir,
    What an EPIC post! 13,000+ words post!
    Indeed this is a GREAT ALERT to all!
    In relation to Global Warming Trees can play a great role, it can also control the pollution level tremendously.
    Let us make awareness among our new generation about the great consequences of Global Warming!

    Thanks for sharing this in depth study.
    And also my BIG thanks to you for including my clicked photo in this huge and informatove post.

    I really appreciate it and also thanks for mentioning about my new website.
    “Pixaocean.com”

    Have a good week ahead.

    February 20, 2017
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    • Thanks, Robin for your valuable time for a wonderful feedback.
      I appreciate. Thanks for using your wonderful creation in this post.
      Keep sharing.
      Best
      ~ Philip

      March 29, 2018
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  4. yes I also support you and here in allahabad I work with a NGO who workes for tree

    October 29, 2017
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    • Hi Ravanchal,
      Glad to meet you, good to know about your effort in this regard.
      Keep up the good work. Yes, we all need to promote this cause.
      Keep in touch, Keep sharing. Let us make an awareness among people about the upcoming great calamity.
      Best
      ~ Philip

      March 29, 2018
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  5. George Chen
    George Chen

    7 years huh, that’s not a lot of time. If that’s true, we’ll all need to pitch in now and do our best where we can to help improve our areas of the world. This is indeed a great alert! Thanks for the insightful post.

    March 29, 2018
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    • Hi George,
      Thank you very much for your feedback.
      Yes, let us do our best for the improvement of our coming generation.
      Let us make awareness among our community.
      Thanks again for your valuable feedback.
      Keep sharing.
      Best
      ~ Philip

      March 29, 2018
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  6. Hardeep Singh
    Hardeep Singh

    Hey Philip,
    Read your article and I very much agree with your concern. If we want our future generation to have a secure future we got to take some initiative. I’m very glad that someone is out there working on it.
    keep sharing these kind of valuable content.
    Thanks-

    March 29, 2018
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    • Hey, Hardeep,
      What a joy to see you here with a valuable feedback on this serious subject.
      Yes, we all need concern about the secure future of our new generation. yes, few out there are concerned about the alarming situation and working out from their part to make awareness among their community. Let us join together and promote such activities for our future generations well being.
      Thanks again for dropping by,
      Keep visiting and share your views.
      Best Regards
      ~ Philip

      March 29, 2018
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  7. irfan ali khan
    irfan ali khan

    Hello there! I just want to offer you a big thumbs up for your great info you have right here on this post. I’ll be coming back to your web site for more soon.

    March 29, 2018
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  8. I am so sorry to note that 100+ comments we lost while migrating this knol post to WordPress.
    My sincere apology to all who commented in the original post.
    Keep visiting.
    Keep sharing.
    Let us make an awareness about this importance of Trees!
    Thanks
    ~ Philip

    April 1, 2018
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  9. Devika
    Devika

    A very timely and nice Message to everyone. Yes, there is no doubt that, trees are an integral part our lives, and it can do many wonders in out life. As mentioned in the post, it is useful to human as well as the animal kingdom. It also helps us to control or reduce the environmental problems or Global warming.
    I like your website and writing style. Keep writing
    Thanks
    Devika tv9Marathi

    April 12, 2018
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  10. Richard Acelf
    Richard Acelf

    Very interesting read.
    No doubt, trees and plants too have life and they can sense very well.
    The pumpkin story as well as the other death of trees are really worth debatable.
    Yes, our population expands beyond 7 billion, and our tree-felling habits and environmental devastation have become lethal — and increasingly suicidal. We are making Earth less hospitable for hundreds of species, including our own generations.
    It is high time that we need to think seriously and protect our trees and plants.

    December 7, 2018
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  11. Latesha Soult and Garry Ambrose
    Latesha Soult and Garry Ambrose

    Hi Philip,
    What an amazing and interesting story!

    As someone pointed out through the Comments, yes, his mother’s deep love towards trees and plants sensed that creeper and it expressed it’s love to its mentor.

    This and other incidents noted here really shows that trees and plants too have feelings.

    Through different research and experiments I think it’s is proved that plants too have life and feelings.

    Not only that our poets and scholars are written scores of writings which also prove this!

    Some may say, those are pure imaginations of our writers.

    Anyways, these incidents are worth debatable and put it into a reaearch.

    Philip, I like your writing, will come again to read your lovely sharings! And of course your website is really good and eyecapturing one.

    I bookmarked it for my further visit.
    Keep writing.
    Thanks.

    December 7, 2018
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  12. Timothy S Leroyalien
    Timothy S Leroyalien

    Hi Admin,
    A very timely post.
    Global warming is indeed a serious issue to think about. Even the developed nations are not bothered about its serious implications it creates.
    In this regard as you mentioned our natural resources especially the ? s can do a great part in curtailing the rate of increasing air pollution.
    As the title very aptly you put it:
    Yes,indeed, “Trees Are An Integral Part Of Our Lives. Don’t Destroy Them
    Thanks for this great alert and shout out.
    Keep sharing.

    December 7, 2018
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  13. Dole Zal
    Dole Zal

    Yes, Trees are an integral part of human life. From the time immemorial human beings are connected with trees. And he can’t separate from trees as many resources he obtains from it for his daily life. Not only that it can play a great role in environmental issues which now the nation is facing. Trees can really play a good role in controlling environmental pollution. Thanks for this great reminder and alert. Yes, never stop move on and Succeed!|

    December 18, 2018
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  14. Ash Green
    Ash Green

    It was really insightful.
    Thanks for such an awareness post.
    Yes,mi fully agrees with you that trees can play an important role in the existence of human life.
    You very well brought out this truth.
    I am sure the readers will make note of all the points mentioned in this post to save our new generation. Indeed a nice content to note for all
    Cheers

    April 5, 2019
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  15. Shreya Rane
    Shreya Rane

    Hello,

    This blogs needs to get more views
    as it gives such a great message to save our environment.

    Thank you and keep on sharing more such articles. That is really the need of the hour.

    April 6, 2019
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  16. James Mark
    James Mark

    very useful information to the general public. Yes, there is no doubt that trees are an integral part of human life. From the very beginning of the human race, trees had a role to play in relation to their existence. In fact, that is still continuing, and it can really play a wonderful role in our daily life. This post really brought out the various customs and other related activities revolve around the human race.
    It is really interesting to know more about the different customs and traditions the Indian Hindu community follows. That’s really a piece of interesting information to me. Keep sharing.
    May you have a great time of sharing such human interesting stories.

    April 8, 2019
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  17. Amara Cyrus
    Amara Cyrus

    Hi Philip,
    I am so glad to be on your site today. In fact, I was searching for something I found this on Google’s front page and I landed here. I am really surprised to know the amazing things about trees.Thank you so much for sharing informative information!!!

    April 10, 2019
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  18. Anas
    Anas

    Currently, the problem we face worldwide is Global Warming which has its effects on animals, agriculture and even on human beings are really frightening. Here are some reasons of causing global warming.

    One of the major causes of global warming is Deforestation. As we all know that the polluted air released by the vehicle should be purified by the trees, due to deforestation the trees are destructed and become the cause for Global warming. It is important to avoid deforestation as tree play an important role in absorbing the polluted air and releases the harmless oxygen to us.

    April 11, 2019
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  19. Jack Olett
    Jack Olett

    This is indeed a wonderful share!
    Yes, trees can curtail a lot of pollution human created.
    Trees are most valuable in relation to human existence. A lot of information packed content. Global warming is a serious subject to deal with, but we are least bothered and we cut our trees in the name of development.
    I fully agree with your inputs.
    Keep sharing such educative contents.
    Thanks

    May 16, 2019
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  20. Jon Robert
    Jon Robert

    Yes, Philip I fully agree with all your points here.
    Trees are no doubt an integral part of our life. And it can do a lot of things to help the existence of human. Let us preserve and protect our resources like trees and other natural resources.
    Great share and a timely alert to all. Let us make awareness among our fellow being by giving word and mouth as well as thru our social media accounts. I am sharing it.
    Keep writing.
    Best Regards

    July 6, 2019
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  21. Darrel Babu
    Darrel Babu

    That is a great tip particularly to those fresh to the blogosphere. Short but very precise information… Appreciate your sharing this one. A must read post!

    July 11, 2019
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  22. Rajesh
    Rajesh

    Hi. It’s indeed a great pleasure for me to be here today.
    You brought out a serious subject to ponder over and to act soon.
    Yes, it is high time that we need to do something very seriously to save our generation.
    The present rate of Global Warming is indeed alarming. We need to take a long-term percaution to curtain this whooping emitions.
    Thanks Philip for this great alert.
    Keep writing such useful post for your readers.
    Best Regards
    Rajesh

    July 17, 2019
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  23. Mart
    Mart

    Destruction of forest cover and the environment has led to the reality of global warming that we are facing. Weather patterns have become unpredictable. Trees are indeed very important for the survival of mankind and animals. We must take care of our habitat. Nice and well articulated article

    July 18, 2019
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  24. Hello Philip,

    Thanks for writing such a nice article. Trees along with other natural things are something we should take care of because when you mess with nature, you mess with your own environment, and it directly or indirectly impacts you for sure.

    Increasing population is one big problem that we have to think about because of the increasing population, people need more space for their homes, offices, and thus, forests are destroyed and flats, multi-story buildings are being built there.

    This is not an issue that a government can fix. Everyone needs to think and take actions about it.

    Thanks.
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    July 22, 2019
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    • Hi Atish,
      Thanks a lot for your added information to this post. Yes. I fully agree with you, that the authorities alone can’t fix this problem. we the citizens should take more initiative. I appreciate your time.
      Hope you do check my latest post and expecting your share.
      Thanks
      Have a wonderful and profitable week ahead.
      Best
      Philip

      July 22, 2019
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  25. Hey Philip,

    Trees make Earth fit for the survival of human beings and other living organisms. They provide us air to breathe, food to eat and shelter to live.

    They play a major role in keeping us alive and providing us a comfortable living. We must plant more and more trees to ensure a clean and green environment and promote healthy living.

    Trees are an important part of every community. Our streets, parks, playgrounds and backyards are lined with trees that create a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing environment.

    Trees increase our quality of life by bringing natural elements and wildlife habitats into urban settings. We gather under the cool shade they provide during outdoor activities with family and friends.

    Many neighborhoods are also the home of very old trees that serve as historic landmarks and a great source of town pride. Trees control climate by moderating the effects of the sun, rain and wind.

    The main reason we like trees is because they are both beautiful and majestic. Eventually, thanks for sharing your worthy thought on worthy topic.

    With best wishes,

    Amar Kumar

    October 28, 2019
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  26. Chandan
    Chandan

    Really This Is Amazing Article. I love This Type of Articles.
    And i Will Never Forget This Website. Because i learn A lot of Thing From This Website. And I m Your Regular Reader i Visit This Website Everyday Only for accure knowledge.
    Keep sharing
    I appreciate your shares.
    Thanks

    October 29, 2019
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  27. Rahul Gautam
    Rahul Gautam

    This is a very inspiring post!
    Yes, trees are an integral part of human life.
    We need to preserve our natural resources for our existence.
    From my point of view, the information expressed in your writing style is superb!
    Keep writing. Keep sharing such awareness posts.
    Thanks

    October 31, 2019
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  28. What a wonderful article, Phil,
    I love trees as they’re part of nature and soothing to the eye and soul. When I’m nervous, I go out and walk in the nearby woods and feel refreshed.
    It’s a proven cure for the existential jitters…

    November 9, 2019
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  29. basvurutarihi
    basvurutarihi

    Nice information thanks for sharing.
    Yes, ni doubt, as you said trees are an integral part of human life. Very valuable information shared by you through this post. Keep sharing.

    June 6, 2020
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  30. Jony
    Jony

    Hi,
    I appreciate that someone has the same love of nature, in particular, trees, as me. I just planted 10 new ones on my acreage and try to save every tree I see from the neighbours who just cut everything down 2-3 times a week.
    All the best to you.
    Jony from Canada

    June 7, 2020
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  31. Ayush Tiwari
    Ayush Tiwari

    Your love for mother nature can be judged by your words. Its good to see someone caring and thinking about trees, environment. Thanks!

    June 13, 2020
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  32. Jack David
    Jack David

    Trees are the basic need of human life because we get oxygen and many environmental changes through trees. In Online Quran Academy! we have been taught Quran Pak and we have learned that trees are very essential for human life

    December 23, 2020
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  33. Riley Francis
    Riley Francis

    Hey Jony,
    Thanks for sharing this blog post. Your blog is amazing. when i read your blog i am not getting bored. Very interesting and informative share indeed. Keep sharing such Informative posts for us.

    February 11, 2021
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  34. Tonny
    Tonny

    I have learned huge knowledge from here. I am waiting for your updates. Great share. Keep sharing such Informative pieces in the days ahead. All good wishes.

    September 15, 2021
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  35. chainsaw training Ipswich
    chainsaw training Ipswich

    By professional arborists making sure trees are healthy, they’re also making sure that wildlife habitats are being preserved.

    December 4, 2021
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  36. Hector Joygoa
    Hector Joygoa

    Great work thanks for providing such a lot of information. Keep up the good work.
    All the best.

    June 9, 2022
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  37. Fannie @ Microbialogic
    Fannie @ Microbialogic

    When my parents bought their house, there was only 1 tree and it has since had to be uprooted due to interfering with pavement. However, since moving in, my parents have planted 5 trees in their garden. A pine tree, a maple, 2 apple trees, and a cherry tree all grow on their property. My mom also has bird feeders all over the place. My mom’s garden has become a food court for wildlife. Hummingbirds, cardinals, sparrows, squirrels, rabbits, even deer have been spotted in the yard.

    December 5, 2022
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