Plant a Hope 3.0
Just about 21% of the chemical component of air is oxygen. Nonetheless, it is important to life on Earth. From single-celled species to humans, oxygen is used to provide the energy needed to keep them alive. Trees benefit the ecosystem by supplying oxygen, improving air quality, reducing climate change, conserving water, and protecting soil. Photosynthesis is the mechanism by which trees take in carbon dioxide and provide oxygen for us to breathe. However, the majority of deforestation occurs in the tropics today. With the construction of new roads through the dense forests, previously inaccessible areas are becoming available.
In response to this, Leo Club of University of Colombo initiated the project “Plant a Hope 3.0” for the third consecutive time under project category of “Environment” for the leostic year 2020/2021. Plant a Hope 3.0 is a project that we are working on to increase the Earth's green cover. Plant a Hope 3.0 would be a successful forum to inspire the society to conserve trees in order to keep the Earth green, as deforestation is a major issue in Sri Lanka.
Plant a Hope 3.0 was released on 22nd of April 2021 at Hanthana reservation area from 8.00 a.m. with the intention of making the planet greener. We collaborated with five societies of university of Peradeniya namely: Hanthana Conservation Society, Green Heart Society, Rotract Club of University of Peradeniya, Explorer’s Club and Agriculture Faculty Forestry Society to make our project more effective and efficient. We prepared the land and planted nearly 400 plants thanks to our fruitful partnership. These plants were discovered, which had been purchased from the Mahaweli Development Authority and donated by individuals. We were funded by Nugasewana Agro Farmm, a modern Sri Lankan agriculture cyber brand, to help make our project a success.
The phase was over with giving a vote of thanks to Mr. Upul B. Dissanayaka, the vice chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, for granting permission and other supporters. Finally University of Colombo Leos were able to remind everyone that "Reversing deforestation is complicated, but planting a tree is easy".
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