Much of Majuli Island once consisted of barren sandbars that were prone to erosion. But thanks to Jadav’s tree-planting efforts, a large swath of it has been transformed into a lush forest.
According to Jadav, returning the island’s natural beauty was like a dream. But his driving force was to bring back plants and animals to the island.
Thanks to Jadav, 550 hectares of land that used to be sandbars are now forested and provide a home for elephants, deer, and tigers.
The film “Forest man,” about Jadav’s life work, was awarded the best documentary at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Watch the trailer here:
Is there anyone who deserves more respect and praise than Jadav?
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