SPECIAL DAY OF YOUR CAREER

Prologue

On the afternoon of 26th July 2020, I was scrolling through Facebook as usual when I suddenly came across a Rangers' Day profile frame, made and used by quite a few of my Forest Ranger colleagues — all trained at the same college, around the same time. It struck me hard, because I had no idea how this Day came into existence, even though I'd been attending it since 2017. Earlier, I never bothered to find out who established it, where, why, or how — such celebrations depend on so many factors (funds, time, institutional support, and most importantly, leadership) that I simply assumed: maybe there's funding this year, so we're celebrating. But given how much enthusiasm Forest Rangers now show for this Day, it seems destined to become a formal, recurring occasion. With enough zeal, interest, and institutional backing, it could easily be celebrated every year going forward. During my years as a Forest Ranger in the strictest sense — October 1998 to December 2012 — I never once heard of such a day, though my research since suggests it was actually established back in 2007.

Origin of the Forest Ranger

As with so much of the medieval world, many things trace back to England — and the profession of "Ranger" is no exception. Rangers were originally employed to "range" through forests and landscapes, regulating the use of forest resources, particularly to curb poaching. Their job was to enforce forest laws across the countryside, including the royal forests, much like the mounted foresters of medieval Britain — and in many ways, that's still what Rangers do today. The term appears to derive from the Medieval Latin regardatores, first used in the 1217 Charter of the Forest in Great Britain, later translated into English as "ranger." Rangers were also called "regarders" in that charter, with duties described as going through the forests "making the regard as it used to be made at the time of the first coronation of King Henry." The earliest known letters patent for a ranger date back to 1341, and by 1455, England had formally established "all manner and singular Offices of Foresters and Rangers" across these forests. That's essentially how the profession began.

This bit of history is especially interesting to me — partly why I'm writing this — because I trained under the Rangers' Course as designed by the British for India, their former colony, where discipline was valued far more than understanding forest science or ecology. Even the entry requirements were remarkably open — you could be a mere matriculate or hold a PhD, and still qualify. There's even a system awarding 500 marks purely for "conduct," counted alongside written exams in the overall assessment. Simple as that — Bhutan adopted the Indian model of forest administration, itself inherited from the British. India still runs Forest Service colleges at various levels (Range, State Forest Service, and Indian Forest Service officer courses, at different institutions), and even today, our colleagues continue training at one or two of these colleges each year. So our system of professionalizing Rangers is a direct copy of the old British model — which means Bhutanese Rangers are, in essence, cut from the same cloth as Rangers anywhere else in the world.

The term "Ranger" was largely replaced by "Warden" in America during the 19th and 20th centuries. Still, "Ranger" has remained in continuous use globally to describe those entrusted with caring for a designated forest reserve or park. There's plenty of debate over who the world's first Ranger might have been — my guess is an Englishman, simply because that's where the profession originated, though I suspect this matters more to forest historians than to most of us. What would genuinely interest me, though, is knowing who Bhutan's first Ranger was. As for the broader history, the US Department of the Interior used the term "Forest Reserve Ranger" on badges between 1898 and 1906 — insignia that were, and remain, part of the Ranger uniform worldwide.

From here on, I'm borrowing directly from the International Ranger Federation's website, and I've put everything in quotation marks — because what we do here in Bhutan is essentially identical to what Rangers do everywhere else. There's no need to paraphrase what's already said perfectly well.

Duties, disciplines, and specializations

"The duties of the modern park ranger are as varied and diverse as the parks where they serve, and in recent years have become increasingly specialized. Regardless of the specific duties within any one discipline, the goal of all rangers remains the same: to protect park resources for future generations and to protect park visitors. This goal is achieved through professionalism and the overlapping efforts of different divisions. For example, an interpretive ranger may take on a law enforcement role by explaining park regulations to visitors and encouraging responsible stewardship of natural and cultural resources. Likewise, law enforcement rangers and other staff often support the interpretive mission by sharing information about park resources and facilities with visitors. This spirit of teamwork is underscored by the fact that, in many cases — particularly in the U.S. National Park Service — all rangers share a common uniform regardless of their specific role."

Law enforcement

"Law enforcement rangers hold police powers and enforce national, state, provincial, and/or local laws, as well as park regulations. In some developing countries, rangers patrolling natural preserves may be heavily armed, functioning almost as paramilitary units against organized poachers or armed groups. In many other developing countries, rangers carry firearms while still working to build positive relationships with local communities and visitors. Within the U.S. National Park System, Law Enforcement Rangers serve as the primary police agency, sometimes supported by the US Park Police — especially in the Washington, DC and San Francisco areas. The National Park Service also employs Special Agents for more complex criminal investigations. According to U.S. Department of Justice statistics, National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers experience the highest rates of felonious assault and homicide among all federal law enforcement officers. New York City has its own uniformed Park Ranger division — the Parks Enforcement Patrol — responsible for patrolling city parks, pools, and beaches."

Interpretation and education

"Park Rangers provide a wide range of informational services to visitors — from practical guidance like directions, train timetables, and weather forecasts, to interpretive programs designed to foster stewardship of park resources. This interpretation can take many forms: guided tours covering history and ecology, slideshows, talks, demonstrations, informal conversations, and historical re-enactments. Rangers may also lead more structured, curriculum-based educational programs that complement what students learn in traditional classrooms, often aligned with national or local education standards. Regardless of their primary role, all uniformed rangers are generally expected to be knowledgeable about the natural and cultural resources under their care."

Emergency response

"Rangers are often trained in wilderness first aid and participate in search-and-rescue operations to locate people lost in the wilderness. Many parks require law enforcement rangers to maintain certification as Emergency Medical Responders, EMTs, or Paramedics. Depending on the park's needs, rangers may also be trained in high-angle rescue, swift-water rescue, scuba diving, or even serve as helicopter pilots or crew members."

Firefighting

"Rangers are often the first to spot forest fires and are frequently trained in wildland firefighting, and sometimes structural firefighting as well. They also enforce regulations around campfires and other fires on park lands. When a fire grows beyond their control, rangers call for backup and evacuate the area until additional firefighters arrive."

Dispatch

"Some rangers serve as park protection dispatchers — answering emergency calls and directing law enforcement rangers, firefighters, or EMS crews by radio. Dispatchers provide callers with pre-arrival instructions to help keep them safe until help arrives, coordinate multi-agency emergency responses within park boundaries, and use computer systems to check criminal histories during stops. They also handle other duties like lost-and-found reports and monitoring CCTV and fire alarm systems. Dispatchers fall under the Park Protection Division."

Scientists and scholars

"Rangers are responsible for protecting the natural and cultural resources in their care — which includes gathering and preserving knowledge about those resources. As a result, many rangers are also trained scientists or historians: archaeologists, biologists of various specialties, ecologists, fire scientists, geologists, hydrologists, paleontologists, soil scientists, volcanologists, and more. These rangers study, monitor, and report their findings — through peer-reviewed papers as well as internal reports — contributing to the knowledge shared through interpretive and educational programs, and informing decisions made by park managers."

Maintenance

"Some rangers handle routine maintenance of infrastructure and equipment — like fire rings — particularly when preparing for winter closures or spring reopenings. They're often the first to notice vandalism or weather-related damage to roads, trails, and campgrounds."

Administration

"In many cases, administrative staff are officially classified as park rangers and may wear the same uniform while working behind the scenes — handling policy, budgets, technology, human resources, and other operational areas. Management-level administrative roles are often filled by people who've worked their way up from field positions, and as a result tend to be cross-trained across multiple areas of park operations." (See my once multi-talented colleagues in the figure below.)

 Remembering my Trashigang Team Mates on the eve of 2020 World Rangers' Day

 

Worldwide ranger deficit in developing countries

The Adopt A Ranger Foundation estimates that protected areas in developing and transition countries need roughly 150,000 rangers worldwide. While there's no precise data on how many are currently employed, it's likely that fewer than half of these protected areas have any rangers at all — and those that do are typically understaffed by at least 50%. This points to a global shortfall of around 105,000 rangers across developing and transition countries.

Dr. Kenton Miller, one of the world's foremost conservationists, put it this way: "The future of our ecosystem services and our heritage depends upon park rangers. With the rapidity at which the challenges to protected areas are both changing and increasing, there has never been more of a need for well-prepared human capacity to manage. Park rangers are the backbone of park management. They are on the ground. They work on the front line with scientists, visitors, and members of local communities."

Adopt A Ranger considers this shortage the single greatest limiting factor in effective conservation across 75% of the world — yet currently, no major conservation organization, Western nation, or international body is directly addressing it. The Foundation was established to draw global attention to this urgent issue: protected areas left without field staff. Its work focuses on raising funds to support rangers on the ground, while also helping governments in developing and transition countries assess realistic staffing needs and develop staffing strategies.

Around the globe, park rangers stand on the front line of efforts to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day offers a chance to support that work — from environmental advocacy to public education — and to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. There are estimated to be more than 100,000 reserves, parks, and protected areas worldwide. The day was created by the International Ranger Federation and first observed in 2007.

Interestingly, while many assume Yellowstone is the world's oldest national park, there's actually one over a century older: the area surrounding Bogd Khan Uul Mountain in Mongolia, protected since 1778. Each year, events are held worldwide to mark World Ranger Day — guided walks, screenings of the documentary The Thin Green Line, and more. If nothing is happening in your area, consider organizing something yourself to help raise awareness of the vital role rangers play.

What is a Ranger?

A "Ranger" usually refers to a forest or park ranger — someone responsible for preserving and protecting parklands and protected natural areas. Rangers typically work alongside other staff and volunteers to maintain trails, bridges, stiles, and gates, while also serving as the eyes and ears of the park authority, spending much of their time out in the field. They act as a bridge between park management, local communities, and visitors — drawing on deep local knowledge of the park's history, wildlife, and notable sights to answer questions from the public.

But the role goes far beyond this. Rangers must constantly watch for potential hazards, and working around wild animals carries real risk. Becoming a Ranger requires both practical field skills and relevant knowledge, usually alongside a degree in environmental management, conservation, or a related field.

The true dangers of being a park ranger

It's easy to assume the greatest risks rangers face come from wildlife or rugged terrain — but that's often not the case. Statistics show that assaults on park rangers are at an all-time high, with rangers now facing a higher assault rate than FBI agents or border patrol officers. Experts attribute this rise to a combination of factors: visitor numbers have increased significantly, while ranger numbers have dropped by roughly 50% compared to the 1980s. So while wildlife remains a genuine occupational hazard, it's far from the only — or even the primary — danger rangers face today.

History of World Ranger Day

The first World Ranger Day was held in 2007, marking the 15th anniversary of the founding of the International Ranger Federation (IRF). The IRF was established in 1992, when three organizations — the Association of National Park Rangers (USA), the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association, and the Countryside Management Association (representing rangers across England and Wales) — came together and signed a joint agreement. The goal was to build support and awareness for the critical conservation work rangers perform around the world.

How to celebrate World Ranger Day

There are plenty of ways to get involved and mark the occasion.

Raise money for Ranger projects — One meaningful way to honor rangers is by fundraising for causes that support their work — whether that's helping the families of fallen rangers or funding equipment and training for those in the field. Community-based ideas tend to work best: a fun run, a cake sale, or selling handmade products and donating the proceeds. The format doesn't need to be elaborate — what matters is getting people involved and raising both money and awareness.

Pause for a moment — Sometimes the simplest gesture is the most meaningful. Take a moment to reflect on everything rangers do for the world, and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our planet's natural and cultural treasures.

Spread the word — Beyond fundraising, you can raise awareness through blogging and social media — sharing infographics, fact sheets, or even just a personal message to friends, family, and followers about the work rangers do.

Host an event — Organize a gathering at home, school, work, or a community space. Use the occasion to educate others about the role of rangers and inspire them to support the cause.

World Ranger Day is a chance to learn more about the incredible — and often dangerous — work rangers do every day, and to pause and show genuine appreciation for their efforts, including remembering those who gave their lives in service of our shared natural heritage.

FIRST REPORT ON THE OCCURRENCE OF MONESES UNIFLORA IN BHUTAN

Introduction

Bhutan is home to many flowering and non-flowering plants. This report intends to provide a basic information on one species of flowering plant Moneses uniflora for the first time from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

Geographical Distribution

Moneses uniflora is reported from China, Japan, North Korea, Mongolia, Russia and is known to be widely distributed in Northern Temperate and Sub-Arctic zones, particularly Europe (Flora of china at http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200016134). However, this is the first record of this plant in Bhutan from Chelila. The author found this plant on 25^th June 2015 on his first plant search in the particular area and again on 1^st July 2018 from the same spot on his second plant expedition at an elevation of 3430masl within the geographic coordinates of 27°23’19.00” N 89°20’52.04” E.

Moneses uniflora

Field observation 

 

It is a single white nodding flower herb with 3 or more whorled simple deep green leaf, alternate at base and tooth/serrated at the edge of the leave blade. Flowers symmetrical with 5 petals and 5 sepals. Stem glabrous erect and not branched. Roots are long, slender and branched. It shares its habitat with wild Frageria nubicola, Iris sp, Orechis foliosa and Rhododendron shrubs grown on decaying needles and mosses of dry spruce forests with open slopes. It is also found in slightly disturbed areas along the road sides on moist soils. The flowering time as observed in the field in case of this particular location is from late June to July. It has been observed in east or southeast facing slopes (aspect). The soil type preferences need to be assessed in future.  

 

Literature Review

 

Linnaeus in 1753 named it as Pyrola uniflora from the specimens collected from Europe. Later in 1843 Thomas Nuttal renamed it as Moneses reticulata as mentioned by Richard Salisbury on creating a new genus of Moneses in 1700s. The current nomenclature of Moneses uniflora was given by one Asa Gray in 1848 (https://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com).

The flower of the plant is said to be used as medicinal remedy by native American tribes for the treatment of skin rashes, cold, throat pain and analgesic (Flora of North America; http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=200016134). The plant is also used for the treatment of bunions and corns in humans simply by bandaging the flowers on the affected area (http://www.borealforest.org/herbs/herb25.htm).

Description

 

The evergreen perennial herbs grow 3-10 cm in height (Borealforest.org) and is 0.2–0.6 mm in diameter (flora of Pakistan). Leaves are finely toothed and is round/oval shaped, arranged in whorled and opposite at the base. Leaves are light green colour underneath and shiny green on the upper surface and is 6-22x5-20mm in size (Flora of North; America eflora.org). Flowers are single with leafless stalk, white coloured with 5 spreading petals and 10 stamens. Stigma are usually lobbed (5 no) and appears in mid-summer (exact time period of field visits of the author). Fruit are spherical with erect capsules measuring 6-8mm cross, contains many tiny seeds which matures in late -summer (http://www.borealforest.org/herbs/herb25.htm). It grows in cool and moist woodland, preferably with deep mosses of mix-conifer forest 

                                                         Location map of the species

Flowering time: June to July

References

Flora of north America; (Accessed on June 5^th, 2015 at http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=200016134)

Flora of China. Accessed on July 5^th, 2018 at: http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200016134)

Flora of Pakistan. Accessed on July 5^th, 2018 at: http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=200016134

Borealforest.org. Accessed on July 5, 2018 at: http://www.borealforest.org/herbs/herb25.htm

Wild Flowers. Accessed on July 5, 2018 at: https://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com/White%20Enlarged%20Photo%20Pages/moneses%20uniflora.htm

Authors: Gyeltshen Dorji and Jigme Tshelthrim Wangyal, Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve, Haa
Suggested citation: Dorji, G. and Wangyal, J. T. (2020). FIRST REPORT ON THE OCCURRENCE OF MONESES UNIFLORA IN BHUTAN. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4186552794921548147&useLegacyBlogger=true#editor/target=post;postID=7652056258630057142;onPublishedMenu=settings;onClosedMenu=settings;postNum=0;src=link

IMPRESSIVE LIFE EXAMPLES

Who said you should always be systematic? Random numbers sometimes do wonders! So, I picked some random numbers from here and there and I am putting it here, just for me. Those who read this, please be informed that these lines impressed me so much that I became so tempted to steal and thus I stole!

Someone who told her problems are solved because she does not fight!

 

She smiled and said to me “I started succeeding when I started leaving small fights for small fighters. I stopped fighting with those who gossiped about me, I stopped fighting with my in-laws, I stopped fighting for attention, I stopped fighting to meet public expectations of me, I stopped fighting for my rights with stupid people and I left such fights to those who had nothing to fight for. I started fighting for my vision, my dreams, my ideas and my destiny. The day I gave up on small fights is the day I started becoming successful. Some fights are not your worth your time. My humble request to you is please stop fighting, be it with your husband, with your children, with your in laws, or with your servants at your home. Please never fight. No matter, how big your house is, no matter how huge your bank balance is, no matter how recent your car is, no matter how powerful your position in life is, at the end, the size of our grave will all be the same. So, please remember that the most important lesson for all of us to learn if you want to become successful be it in your family, be it in your career, be it in any walks of life; shed your egos, ego is killing mankind. If all of us can shed our egos, I’m sure there will be peace on earth and there will be progress and prosperity.

That girl you call fat, she is starving herself. That guy you made fun of crying; his mother is dying. That boy you pushed the other day, he could be abused at home. And that old man that you made fun of being deformed, he fought for our country. We think we know what everyone is going through, but the truth is we have no idea.

Don't blow out other's candle!

 

Blowing out someone’s candle does not make yours shine any brighter. And if you are trying to pull people down, you are already below them. And for those of you being put down, bullied or pushed back, recognize that if someone is making you feel you are not good enough, you are allowing them to do that. See, when someone says we are beautiful, we believe them for like a moment. But when someone says you are ugly; we believe them for a life time. Our mind constantly tricks us into amplifying the negatives and minimizing the positivity. But it is our choice not to let that in. 

India's greatest man

 

It was Gandhi who said that “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” See, we all have a choice to let things in; whether it is energy, words, feelings or emotions. It is our responsibility to keep our space the way we want it to be. And we will have to recognize that our words and actions have impact on others. There are so many people today dealing with so much that even the smallest action can become a huge trigger in their personal life. And remember those who judge will never understand, and those who understand will never judge. 

PRAISING THE LORD OF WISDOM

Obeisance to the Divine Protecting Lord and Teacher Manjushri,

 

Whose Wisdom shineth forth gloriously, free from the two-fold mental gloom – like the sun free from clouds,

 

Bearing the sacred volume against his heart to symbolize His perfect knowledge of all Truth in its very reality.

 

Regarding those who are still in the captivity of the ocean of existence, enveloped in ignorance and its attendant suffering,

 

As a mother does her only son, and calling on them with his divinely sweet voice possessing the sixty vocal perfections,

 

The deep thrilling and thunder – like resonance of which arouses them from the deep sleep of ignorance and frees them from the fetters of Karma,

 

Bearing the Sword of Wisdom for cutting the weeds of suffering and lighting up the gloom of ignorance.

 

Pure from all Eternity, endowed with divine attributes of those who have passed beyond the ten degrees of 

 

Perfections, O, Thou, chief amongst royal princes,

 

O, Thou, dispeller of the gloom of my heart, adorned with the hundred and twelve beautifying ornaments, obeisance to Thee.

 

Let the radiance and glory of thy Wisdom, O, Loving One,

 

Dispel the sloth and gloom of my heart.

 

Graciously bestow on me the light of courage and intellect,

 

That I may understand the sacred words and scriptures alright.

Jitsun Jampelyang - the Lord of Wisdom, it is time that you give me all your blessings!

Ugyen Guru Rimpoche - An extraordinary man from Swat Valley, don't leave me alone even a minute.

ADOPTING TREES FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT FUNDING

BUT ARE THE PEOPLE BUYING THIS IDEA

        

Jigme Tshelthrim Wangyal and Anoop Hingorani

Proposing tree adoption for sustainable forest management funding for Bhutan!

INTRODUCTION

Our hypothesis is that many people across the planet are aware of the global warming problems and understand the necessity to preserve trees that cushion the earth creating home to millions of living and non-living beings. However, they are unable to contribute to tree conservation owing to various reasons such as lack of space, political willingness and modern concept of life. We see that wealthy people enjoy visits to clean sea shores, mountains and never explored or less visited nature-based destinations, an indication that they like fresh and free air. Therefore, it can be assumed that they will be willing to contribute to nature conservation without reservations. Their ability to pay a lot of money for visiting places that make them happy and fresh can be used to multiply by giving them opportunity to make them own the nature itself by encouraging ideas such as tree adoption. Because they understand the importance of nature and trees, we can bank on their willingness to contribute in endeavors such as this because by any logic they would not hesitate to contribute any amount for the sake of saving the mother earth. Therefore, creating opportunities for the rich people to conserve nature is very important for conserving trees and subsequently saving the earth.  

Even otherwise, the intention with people in general is to contribute to nature conservation in any format. But we see that they have either been deprived of the opportunity to contribute or there are very little avenues for them to participate and donate to nature conservation. They do not have space or easy access to such initiatives. Hence, creating opportunities for people from all walks of life is vital at this juncture, when materialists have taken over many opportunities to expand their businesses.

One of the best opportunities to save trees and subsequently nature is by allowing people to either adopt or sponsor a tree or more. This might sound weird, but this will work. People with good values are expected to come forward to adopt or sponsor trees. With this opportunity being opened, people from all level of life, very rich, rich and not so rich can come forward and adopt or sponsor any number of trees in Bhutan. Ultimately, this will help in reducing the effects of global warming.

WHY

Why should people Adopt/Sponsor a tree? People willing to contribute to nature should be explained the importance of preservation of the tree and its contribution as a carbon sink and generation of precious oxygen required for natures cycles. This way the person shall be sponsoring oxygen supply for self and family.

Good Karma
There are instances of many people contributing to temples and to charities supporting good causes. Similarly, contribution towards tree adoption or tree sponsorship is a similar kind of approach for gaining good karma.

SCHEME FEATURES

•         Allow people who are interested to contribute funds to adopt or sponsor a tree for various duration.

•       One-year duration – 100 dollars

•       Five-year duration – 300 dollars

•       Life time duration – 700 dollars

•      Family life time duration – 1000 dollars (Group of 4 or 5 trees are named with all the family members).

•     The people who contributes funds get to have their names displayed on a fully-grown tree. (The name can be written on a cloth and then tied to the tree or any other method that does not cause any harm to the tree or the environment).

•     The tree should be part of a forest reserve with access to people who have contributed and view his name displayed on the trees.

•    This forest reserve where the trees are named after various people, shall become a tourist destination as many tourists would like to visit this as a place of interest.

•       A tourist visiting the forest reverse, should be able to adopt or sponsor the tree on the spot.

WEB SITE

•    A dedicated web site would be required to store information of the people who adopts or sponsors a tree.

•      The website should have a photograph of the person along with his details.

•      The website should contain the duration of tree adoption or tree sponsorship.

•   The website should be able to send reminder e-mails to sponsors who have taken annual adoption or five-year adoption for renewal.

•   The website should display certain information of the person - like Nationality, period of sponsorship, start date of the sponsorship, date of birth etc.

•  The website should have credit card payment processing options for people to directly contribute (if they wish) and are unable to visit the forest reverse. The website should allow people interested, to upload their photographs on the website as a contributor.

FUND UTILIZATION

•      Fund generated through this scheme should be utilized for the day to day maintenance of the forest reserve.

•       Part of the fund should be utilized for planting new saplings for future trees.

•    The fund should be utilized to generate compost etc. and all other natural boosters for the growth of the trees.

•      The funds should also be utilized for all the facilities for tourists (like washrooms, Tea/Coffee and Snack counters) who visit and would like to spend a day at the forest reserve.

•      All the information of funds collected, and funds utilized should be displayed on the website to establish transparency.

MARKETING STRATEGY

•      The scheme should have approval from the highest level within government agencies

•   Tourists visiting the country should be provided information for Tree Adoption or Tree Sponsorship on all flights to Bhutan.

•     There should be information of Tree Adoption or Tree Sponsorship displayed at all the hotels throughout Bhutan and tourist locations.

•     Tree Adoption or Tree Sponsorship information should be displayed at shops where tourist visit for shopping.

•     Tree Adoptions or Tree Sponsorship fund collection centres, should be included at local banks or post offices (this can be finalized later after the response of the first year).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

•     Trees offered for adoption or sponsorship are and shall remain property of the forest reserve (or any government department it falls under) and the person adopting or sponsoring the tree has no legal ownership of the tree.

•     Trees offered for adoption or sponsorship are susceptible to various natural threats like floods, earthquakes, in such cases the functioning authority shall not be responsible for any destruction of the trees. Forest reserve authorities shall try to accommodate the names of sponsors again once the trees are re-grown or use another location to assign the names.

•      Forest reserve authorities shall replace the names of the sponsors from one tree to another one in-case the trees are removed due to any emergency situations and the sponsor shall be informed through email.

 

DISCLAIMER

This is my personal thought and anything written here is not intended to harm or promote people or things mentioned here. No one is authorized to use the content of this blog for either personal or private purpose. People mentioned here in are fictitious characters and any resemblance to anyone with some characters or more are purely coincidence.