A city-based environment group, Centre For Environmental Research and Education (CERE), has calculated that it has cleared 3,420 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the past two-and-a-half years by planting 16,213 trees at 24 locations in the city. “We plant native species because we want to regenerate local flora and fauna as well.”Among the 56 native species that have been planted are Peepal (sacred fig), Arjun, Bakul, Palash, Teak and Rudraksh. Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugar, cellulose and other carbon-containing carbohydrates that they use for food and growth. “We measure the height and diameter of the tree and then multiply its volume by its species specific density. “Once these trees are planted, we geotag them to know that exact latitude and longitude of saplings planted.

Source: Hindustan Times November 24, 2017 04:49 UTC