How can you contribute towards enhancing the green cover of your locality? Make a list of actions to be taken.
Actions to enhance the green cover of a locality:
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Plant trees in available spaces like home gardens, school grounds, and community areas.
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Participate in tree plantation drives and events like Van Mahotsav celebrated in July to increase green cover.
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Protect existing trees by preventing unnecessary cutting and reporting illegal tree felling.
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Create awareness among community members about the importance of trees and forests for the environment.
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Nurture planted saplings by watering them regularly and protecting them from damage.
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Encourage friends and family to adopt and care for trees.
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Create small gardens or green spaces in balconies, terraces, or vacant plots.
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Support initiatives that aim to restore lost forests and increase green cover in the area.
These actions help increase the green cover, improve air quality, and support biodiversity in the locality.
Explanation
The chapter mentions Van Mahotsav as a week-long event celebrated in July where new plants and trees are planted to increase green cover. It also discusses the importance of forests and the need to preserve them. The Chipko movement is cited as an example of people's efforts to protect trees.