GREEN RECORD

Bhutan holds the Guinness Book of World Records for planting the most number of trees in an hour. Around 49,672 trees have been planted at Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, western central Bhutan although 50,000 was the number attempted.

June 03

http://www.kuenselonline.com/a-green-guinness-record/#.VXZ0Vo6qqko

NATIONAL TREE OF BHUTAN DYING OUT!

Locally known as Tsenden, Cypress trees are facing threat due to excessive logging. Other threats for its conservation are poor management planning for sustainable harvesting, lack of information on Cypress forests and its dynamics, forest fire, cattle grazing and low regeneration. Because of its height and girth, Cypress trees are preferred for the construction and renovation of Dzongs and Monasteries in the country. Illegal felling of Cypress trees for domestic use is also unabated.
16 May

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