The 'Nammude Maram' project being jointly implemented by the Departments of Education and Forest was inaugurated by Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan at the Kariavattom campus of the University of Kerala . Mr. Achuthanandan planted an Ashoka tree to mark the occasion.In his speech Forest Minister Benoy Viswom said Kerala was witnessing the spread of a new 'green culture.' The government has been able to re-script the social forestry programme and has been able to avoid non-indigenous trees such as eucalyptus and acacia. Eighty per cent of the trees planted by school children under the 'Ente Maram' project are growing well. Through this programme the children in the State have set an example to the whole world. The government salutes the efforts of such children, he said.
The 'Nammude Maram' programme is to be seen as a strong response of the student community to the challenges facing humanity. Global warming is a major concern today. The earth's temperature is going up steadily and is expected to increase by six per cent in the near future. However, there are many species, including man, who will perish if the earth's temperature goes up by 3 degrees, he pointed out.
The Hindu, June 11, 2008
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