We have been challenged by the drought for a year now. We lost most of the 9,000 new trees that we planted last year. Now the rains are starting again and we are beginning to plant once again. It takes so much labor to plant these nursery trees that we have grown as seedlings. We have to unload all 1,000 plants at the planting location by today before the rains start because with heavy rains the lorry will not able to make it all the way up the muddy mountain road.
So far in the last few weeks we have planted 4,000 new trees. Our hope is that the trees will survive this time with enough rain water for irrigation. If we are successful, the trees will absorb tons of carbon dioxide during their lifetime and help with the world’s need for environmental restoration. We join hands with others worldwide to help the planet and its people.
Deva Ratnakara
