Testimonials of FES Volunteers: Smitha Naik 2019-20

What is it that draws us to 14 Trees? 

Is it the beauty of Nature, the miracle of greening, the experience of learning something new every time we visit or admiration for the sheer perseverance of the founder who has achieved the impossible against all odds, standing firmly by his principles. 

Livelihoods for locals, biodiversity, increased levels of groundwater in the entire region - the list goes on! A complete mix of all elements necessary for success of a project of this scale! The hospitality, the sincerity of purpose, the methodology of work, the butterflies, birds and bees - all create a magical experience! What is really unbelievable is the success of a reforestation project with over 80,000 trees without taking a single drop of water from the nearby dam!

The biggest takeaway is the hope that here is a replicable model that can be scaled up; the light at the end of the dark tunnel of climate change!