Bangalore: A landscaper turned environmentalist Janet S.K.Yegneswaran continues her quest of saving the environment by planting thousands of saplings in and around Bangalore. In the year 2005 she started “Trees for Free” in memory of her husband R.S.Yegneswaran, whose name was mentioned in the Limca Book of records for attaining the ‘most number of university degrees.’
Bangalore was developing at an alarming rate. With the increase in population large number of buildings mushroomed across the city. Trees were being cut mercilessly to support the growing population. Janet believed that she could make a difference in everybody’s life and went around planting trees. “Initially I had to go door-to-door requesting people to plant trees in front of their house. After 2 years of struggle, with the help of the media, people started approaching us for planting of trees,” Janet said. Soon, many schools, colleges, government offices, hospitals and residential welfare associations began to contact her.
As the days passed, large number of volunteers joined the organization rendering their best possible support. As of now “Trees for Free” has planted over 30,100 saplings in and around Bangalore. If the people of the locality are willing to water and take care of the saplings the organization plants trees and also install tree guards wherever necessary. To assist the farmers they also plant fruit yielding trees in many villages covering a distance of 100 Kms. Janet S.K.Yegneswaran is a true example of enduring commitment and courage. If you want trees to be planted for free in your locality visit www.treesforfree.org
how about sandal wood no where else in the world....except these land(s)
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