By Jayant Sarnaik | Project Leader
Dear Supporter,
The answer to the above question is certainly YES.
There are number of scientific articles on the role of giant trees in mitigating climate change - through significantly higher sequestration of carbon dioxide than other trees in a forest.
One such study conducted in Amazon rainforests suggests that Giant trees sequester about 50% of the total carbon sequestered by the Amazon rainforest.
Giant trees also teach us also how to take care of other smaller animals and birds. If humans believe that they are a superior species, it becomes their first and foremost duty /responsibility to look after other species with care.
This has not happened in the past and doesn't seem to be happening.
All we are doing is to get overwhelmed by the feeling of helplessness when a natural calamity happens. It is becoming increasingly clear that no one is immune or safe from such events across the world - rich or poor. In other words, climate change is a great equalizer.
It is only in the interest of human beings to appreciate opportunities presented by nature to mitigate climate change and save their next generation.
We hope that with this report, everyone who gets the opportunity to read it will understand the importance of protecting giant trees for better future of our civilization.
Best regards
Jayant Sarnaik
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