Coimbatore: Farmers from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Namakkal and Karur have planted 20,000 saplings in the four districts, facilitated by Isha Yoga Centre’s Cauvery Calling movement to mark Vana Mahotsavam, a week-long forest festival.
A statement from Isha said that 4,150 saplings on 18 acres were planted in Coimbatore, 4,550 saplings on 26 acres in Tirupur, 7,290 saplings on 31.5 acres in Namakkal and 4,400 saplings were planted on 18 acres in Karur.
Field workers of the Cauvery Calling movement studied the soil and water quality of agricultural lands and recommended soil-friendly and economically viable species that will significantly increase the income of farmers. The saplings included teak, red sandalwood, sandalwood, mahogany, malabar kino and mountain neem. The farmers had taken the saplings from Isha Nurseries to their lands.