Indian islanders persist in planting trees for 35 years, transforming 550 hectares of deserted islan

In the northeast of India, there is an island called Majuli. Since 1900, due to the impact of climate change, the land quality of Majuli Island has deteriorated, and the monsoon has caused a significant loss of its high-quality soil, gradually turning it into barren wasteland. As a result, the wild animals on the island are gradually disappearing.

In order to protect the land and wildlife on the island, a 16-year-old islander named Jadav Payeng decided to plant trees on the island to protect Majuli Island. Since Payeng planted the first tree in 1979, he has been persistently planting trees. Now he has persisted in planting trees for 35 years, turning the previously barren Majuli Island into a lush forest, which has also become a home for endangered wildlife. The forest area on the island has now reached 550 hectares, exceeding the area of Central Park. Although tree planting has become easier as forests provide seeds, maintaining this forest has become increasingly difficult as some land is used as land for harvesting and sowing, as well as habitats for animals. However, even if there are difficulties, Payeng said, "I will continue until my last breath.".

Yes, Payeng's ability to persist in one thing for 35 years is truly admirable, but he advocates for us to protect the environment.