Tree plantation drive marks the eve of Environment Day in Lower Subansiri district

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ITANAGAR: A plantation drive was carried out at the Ziro campus of Saint Claret College in the Lower Subansiri district, as a part of the observance of World Environment Day-2022.

Around 30 saplings were planted on the campus given converting the demarcated area into a tree park.

The plantation drive was organized by the Geography department in collaboration with the Eco Club & Swachata Action Plan of the college.

The saplings (Thuja Compectus, Cupressus torulosa, Cryptomeria japonica, and Cerasus cerosoides) were provided under the patronage of the Divisional Forest Officer of the Hapoli Forest Division Abhinav Kumar.

College Principal Dr Allwyn Mendoz distributed saplings to a few students, who took part in the plantation drive along with all the staff of the college.

He exhorted the students to spread awareness of planting trees and said that small steps such as plantation drives, disposing of waste appropriately, and reducing the carbon footprint will have rich benefits for the future.

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