Subhajit Mukherjee distributes saplings of ficus benjamina

Although awareness about conservation has risen, according to Mukherjee, people don't know the what and the how of sustaining such an initiative. That's where his organisation steps in. One only needs to contact him to purchase seeds and saplings, ideal for sparrows to build a shelter, and Mukherjee will give them instructions on how to sustain it. "A lot of trees don't support sparrows; they may be too shady, for example. And most people don't know how to maintain plants. Seeds can't be put on a rocky patch. You also need a minimum distance of six feet from the concrete wall and a five feet gap between two trees. And the plant needs to face the sky," he explains, proceeding to talk about how select plants like the ficus benjamina make for a great option. "Sparrows aren't like pigeons who barge into your house. They are good birds. They need bushy plants so they can build nests." At the end of the day, Mukherjee says, it all boils down to individual effort. "Breathing is also like eating food. Our vision is to see every Indian grow their own oxygen."

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On March 20, 9 am to 12 pm
At VK Krishna Menon Academy, off Gorai Road, Borivali West.
Email trees.subhajit@gmail.com
Cost Rs 250 (price of one sapling)

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