Perhaps the rarest treasure in the Universe is not gold or diamonds, but wood.
Gold and diamonds can exist without life. Wood cannot. It is created by life. As far as we know, Earth is the only planet with trees.
It is deeply satisfying to be rewilding 6,700 acres across 32 villages over 5 years, where we have planted and are nurturing over 6 lakh saplings— each one becoming part of a living landscape that we hope will thrive for generations.
And yet, this work is not simply about planting trees or restoring forests. It is about recognising our own place within the living world.
When we restore Nature, we are not restoring something separate from ourselves. We are restoring the systems that sustain us — the soil, water, air and biodiversity of which we too are a part.
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What a great achievement and commitment. Planting trees, wherever you are, is a habit we must inculcate in all children today. Every child should plant at least one tree a year, nurture it and watch it grow. Preferably a fruiting or flowering plant. The joy of seeing it grow is special – you grow along with it. We have done it in the past, and even to this day we look for the trees we planted. Some are still there, some are gone – but the joy of seeing them remains. As humans, we must make tree planting a part of our lives.
Wonderful to see these efforts – truly commendable.
Such a beautiful and deeply meaningful reminder that trees are not merely part of nature – they are part of us. The thought that restoring nature means restoring the very system that sustain us stayed with me.
Reading about thousands of acres being rewilded and lakhs of saplings being nurtured gives so much of hope. In a world that often measures progress in buildings and concrete, this is a powerful reminder that true wealth is also what we also allow to grow.
May every sapling planted today become a story that future generations will be greatful to inherit.
Great commitment