Saplings Articles
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Forest Fires
Introduction Forest covers play a critical part in the existence and sustainability of eco-systems i.e., all the life forms present within the forested area and the ecological roles they ought to play. It not only entails trees but a variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms. There exist strata of jungle biodiversity including species, genetics, ecosystem, landscape, and population, etc. ...
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Project - Green Deccan (Andhra Pradesh)
The dry weather conditions of Andhra Pradesh attract very less annual rainfall, leading to prolong droughts. This causes huge agrarian crisis and extreme despair for farming communities of the state. Thus, to eradicate these problems and strengthen Andhra’s agriculture, SankalpTaru is working out an action plan of planting varied fruit-bearing saplings on the lands of poor rural farmers by ...
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Project - Kheojia Assam
Assam is a major producer of tea and silk in the country and earns majority of its income from the same. However, because of its weather, the farmers prefer mono-cropping. Due to this most of the farmers in the state are extremely poor. To combat this problem, SankalpTaru Foundation has initiated Project Kheojia Assam. With our sustainable plantation drive, we have planted saplings of seedless ...
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Project - Green Arunachal
A biodiversity hub, the state of Arunachal Pradesh is India’s easternmost state with lush forests and trees. However, farmers face difficulties in accessing good quality saplings which give higher yields and this is further compounded by a lack of technical expertise. To address these challenges, SankalpTaru has joined hands with local farmers to plant Lychee and seedless lemon saplings in ...
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Learn to Diagnose Problems in Your Trees, Including New Beech Disease
A mystery illness is hitting northeast Ohio’s American beech trees. Called beech leaf disease, it’s causing striped and curled leaves, weak buds, and sometimes the death of saplings. It seems to be spreading fast, too. “And we really don’t know what’s causing it,” said Kathy Smith, forestry program coordinator at The Ohio State University. The less-bad ...
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What’s Best For Long Grass – A Topper Or A Flail Mower?
After a few spring showers all of a sudden our pastures and meadows are becoming jungles as the grass shoots up overnight. If you’re in the market for a mower to attach to your compact tractor or quad bike, there are lots to choose from. Perhaps too much… With the bewildering range of different mowers available, what’s best for your needs? Topper Mowers – Takes The ...
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Biomass harvesting: how forest thinning can help prevent wildfires
Every year, wildfires plague the nation. Once there’s an ignition source, dry foliage in country areas can quickly go up in flames, spreading through woodlands or grasslands quickly. While some wildfires can be small, others can be devastating and blaze through thousands of acres. While there’s no way to predict where wildfires may start, there are ways to minimize the damage of ...
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Climate Change Interview with Burts Potato Chips
Burts Potato Chips is a small crisp maker with big ideas on climate change. Its action plan shows you can do a lot with a small budget by investing in projects that contribute directly to your bottom line. Here, Jonty White, Director of Burts Potato Chips, tells us how about the business case behind his company’s response. White will be speaking on this topic along with representatives from ...
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Trees, bees and UBCs
Tonnes of aluminium cans and foil recycled in the UK are being turned into new trees to provide food, medicines and income for the people of Burkina Faso in West Africa - one of the poorest countries in the world. This article explains the workings of an innovative collaboration. A30-year-old subsistence farmer and mother of five stands proudly next to a sapling in the stifling heat of an ...
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