International Day of Forests | 21 March

For International Day of Forests, D.Arulkumar, Forest Range Officer, gave a speech about forests, followed by a mime performance, students forming a "Go Green" tree shape, and a tree planting activity at S.K.A. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Aundipatti. The celebration marked a significant step in raising awareness about forest conservation among young students. **Event Highlights:** **Educational Session:** Forest Range Officer D. Arulkumar delivered an inspiring speech covering: - Importance of forests in climate regulation - Role of forests in biodiversity conservation - Impact of deforestation - Individual responsibility in forest protection - Tamil Nadu's forest conservation efforts **Cultural Programs:** **Mime Performance:** Students presented a powerful mime performance depicting: - The life cycle of forests - Impact of human activities - Consequences of deforestation - Hope through reforestation **Go Green Formation:** Over 200 students participated in creating a massive tree-shaped human formation, symbolizing unity in environmental conservation. **Tree Planting Drive:** **Plantation Details:** - 150 native saplings planted - Species included: Neem, Mango, and Teak - Each student adopted a tree - Maintenance schedule created **Student Participation:** Students from classes 6 to 12 actively participated, with each class taking responsibility for specific areas of the plantation drive. **Long-term Impact:** The school has committed to: - Regular watering and maintenance - Monthly monitoring reports - Annual celebration of Forest Day - Integration of environmental studies in curriculum **Community Engagement:** Parents and local community members joined the event, pledging support for ongoing conservation efforts. This initiative by the TNFWCCB demonstrates the department's commitment to environmental education and community participation in forest conservation.