To tackle the effects of climate change and protect the environment, a tree lover named Abdul Wahed has been planting trees in various parts of the capital for seven years. At a time of lightning death risk, many call his initiative an outstanding example. The trees he has planted already number more than 100,000.
Palms along a highway
Not for business or his own use, but to protect the environment of this city of 20 million people, Abdul Wahed has quietly brought about a tree revolution. On the islands and surroundings of the 12-kilometre highway from Kuril Bishwa Road to Kanchan Bridge, he has planted countless palm trees, aiming to protect lives and property from disasters, especially lightning.
Scientists also say palm trees are one of the main safeguards against the risk of lightning.
Since 2012
Abdul Wahed began planting trees in 2012. Besides palms, he has planted several thousand date palm, jackfruit, neem and coconut trees.
Devoting money, time and dedication to trees, he wants to keep planting in every part of the city.
Source: Shykh Seraj, Hridoye Mati O Manush. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.
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