Trees: Our Saviours

The main message of the chapter is to protect trees and forests as they are essential for our survival and environment.

The Chipko Movement originated in the hill region of Uttarakhand (then a part of Uttar Pradesh).

'Chipko' literally means to hug or to cling/stick to something.

Gaura Devi led the brave village women of Reni village to save the trees from loggers.

The loggers carried axes and saws to fell the trees.

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What is the main message of the chapter 'Trees: Our Saviours'?

In which state of India did the Chipko Movement originate?

What does the word 'Chipko' literally mean in Hindi?

Who was the brave woman who led the village women of Reni village to save the trees?

What tools did the loggers (woodcutters) carry when they came to cut the trees?

Why did the villagers hug the trees when the loggers arrived?

What major environmental problem occurs when trees on hill slopes are cut down?

Which organization was set up by Chandi Prasad Bhatt to work for forest conservation?

What essential item do forest trees provide for the cattle of hill villagers?

In 1970, which river valley faced severe floods due to heavy deforestation?