Coimbatore Trees Bloom: Environment Day Afforestation Success

Coimbatore district marked World Environment Day on Friday with a series of impactful environmental activities. A significant focus was placed on afforestation, with saplings of native trees planted across multiple forest ranges.

The District Forest Officer inaugurated a planting event at Karpagam College of Engineering, where students and Forest Department staff also undertook the crucial task of removing plastic waste from the rail line.

Further initiatives saw collaborations with local businesses and hotel staff for sapling plantation in areas like Ettimadai beat. Awareness campaigns about single-use plastics were conducted at the Marudhamalai Subramaniaswamy temple.

Factory premises and educational institutions also became hubs for environmental action. Employees received awareness on climate change, and saplings were planted within these corporate and academic settings, signifying a collective effort towards a greener Coimbatore.