TreeCycle FAQ
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I have been getting a lot of mails asking me what Tree Cycle is, Why it is happening, where it is happening. So I decided to give a WHAT, WHY, WHEN, WHERE, HOW of TreeCycle.
WHAT IS TREECYCLE?
TreeCycle is an environmental initiative which aims to encourage people from all over the world to pledge to plant trees. It is an attempt which combines a sport (cycling) with environmental activism. This is a Dolsun Media Initiative in support of the United Nations Environment Programme's Billion Tree Campaign. NDTV is an official Media partner in this initiative.
What is the Concept? How will cycling and trees go together?
The Idea of TreeCycle is simple. I will cycle along the length of India for 4,500 Kms from India's southernmost tip - Kanyakumari to the northern most state - Kashmir. For the energy I burn during the cycle ride, people from all over the world, from all walks of life can pledge to plant trees. So, it combines sport, energy and environment to encourage people to participatory in planting for the planet and making the world a greener, cleaner place.
When does TreeCycle Happen? How many days does the journey take place?
I started on the 5th June, which is the World Environment day and I finish on the 15th of August (which is India's Independence day. So, the entire journey takes place in about 72 days.
How has been the response so far?
The response has been fantastic. People from all walks of life, from all continents of the world (India, UK, El-Salvador, Iran to , Nigeria, Turkey, China, Canada etc) have pledged to plant trees. The current pledge for planting trees is around 2.7 million trees. Students from the Indian School of Business, which was ranked by the FT as one of the Top 20 business schools in the world, have cycled with me as a sign of support and planted trees. Several individuals have come forward to pledge to plant trees. Please pledge to plant more number of trees and actually plant them.
Where does one pledge to plant trees?
On the UNEP's Billion Tree Campaign website. make sure to say for Shrenik in the Organization box, when you make a pledge.
How did you come up with this Idea?
Well... I just thought about it when I was cycling in the Scottish Pentlands.
How long did you train and organize for this?
About six months. The last four months have been serious training and loads of organizing work.
How is the experience so far?
Extraordinary. It is a great way to see and learn from meeting and talking to people from all walks of life - their perspectives on environment, on life and so on. The journey has been fantastic so far.
The Bigger Challenge
As I see it, more than the sheer physical challenge of cycling along the length of India, the bigger challenge is to make people plant trees and adopt environmentally friendly lifestyles. And that is the main focus of TreeCycle. I am hoping to do my bit for the environment in the hope that we can make the planet greener. Dont you think the world will be a lot better if it is greener and cleaner?
Think !
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