A tree plantation program has been called to protect the balance of the environment in Bogura. The program was auspiciously inaugurated by editor of Daily Asia Md Emdadul Haque planting trees on the divider of the town.

He says trees are our best friends. Man can cheat with man but tree never cheat with man. The young journalist called upon all the people associated with the quota movement to take the tree planting program with the public to protect the country. He thinks that there is no tree and no life. It is difficult to imagine our existence on earth without plants.

A world without trees is like a lifeless oasis. Our world is a sweet nest of infinite beauty. This world is filled with green and lush vegetation. The contribution of trees in keeping this world cool and habitable is undeniable. Again, trees meet most of the basic needs of people to live well.

So the necessity of trees in human life is immense. Give back the forest; take the city Kabir’s aarti today has become a cry in the forest because the forest is rapidly being depleted by the ax of man. This is the suicidal act of man.

In this country of natural green diversity, forests have been created in various forms. A country needs to have 25% forest cover to maintain its natural balance. But it is a matter of great regret that our country has only 16 percent of the total forest area which is very inadequate compared to the country’s needs.

Due to the lack of trees in the country, it is not raining on time. Natural calamities such as untimely heavy rains, floods, cyclones, sea tides etc. are also hitting us constantly. As a result of this indiscriminate killing of trees, not only Bangladesh, but the global environment has seen a greenhouse reaction.

Trees regulate temperature by shading the ecosystem. Shade trees do not allow soil water to evaporate easily. Trees in extensive forest areas condense water vapor in the air to cause precipitation. Plants take in carbon dioxide gas from the atmosphere and release oxygen gas, which humans and other animals breathe in. Plants control the weather and climate of the country. Plants increase soil fertility by increasing vigor and helping to produce more. Vegetation protects the river from erosion, precipitation and water-swelling.

Saving trees means saving our lives. People should also come forward to make the plantation drive a success. Just planting trees will not end the job. Also, the trees that still exist in the world should be preserved. Otherwise the plantation will have no value. If they plant trees on one side and start cutting them from the other side, then it will not be possible to increase the number of trees in any way. Nowadays many unscrupulous traders are cutting trees illegally.

These incidents are happening especially in the hilly areas of our country. Those dishonest traders should be brought under the law as soon as possible, otherwise these forests and resources will continue to decrease day by day. If they are brought under the law, others will also be aware of saving plants. As a result, forest conservation will be possible and the purpose of plantation will be successful.