M.L. Kapoor
Retd. Head Division of Genetics and Tree Propagation, Forest Research Institute (ICFRE,Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI), Dehradun, Uttrakhand, (India).
Email: mlkapoor@hotmail.com
Abstract : The rescued tree tells that, “I am, a Bakain tree (Melia azedarach L.). I belong to family Meliaceae of Neem. I was born from a seed a pot. Mali watered me. With heat of earth and sun I sprouted to become a seedling with roots and shoot Then I was transplanted where I stay now. My roots hold me up and absorb water from soil to transport up to my branches and leaves. My green leaves photosynthesize and make food for me. God has made me a self sustaining living being. I can also feel like humans, but, they think me just a dumb wooden tree. I serve people from their cradle to death, but they cut me in pieces and injure me, because I do not fight and kill. Neither I steal, lie nor argue in the courts for justice, I serve people and beast equally throughout my life as per wish of the God. I serve the mother earth and protect the environment by providing fresh air to all, prepare wood, pulp, timber, food, fodder and fruits for all Some people love me but most of them think me a dead log and cut ruthlessly.”
Keywords : Bakain tree, Rescue, Tree speaks
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