The Kano Botanical Garden has launched the Tree Planting Campaign, named the “Unguwannin Kano Project,” at Dorayi Kano to emphasize the importance of tree planting.
The program took place on Sunday at the palace of the Dorayi Village Head in Gwale Local Government, Kano State.
According to the Chairman of the garden, Professor Fatima Batul Mukhtar, the essence of the event was to underscore the importance of plants in human life.
She added that the Gardens will continue to organize the same campaign in other areas of the state for people to grasp the benefits of planting trees.
“When they understand these things, they will grow up with a sense of history. Our hope is to maintain the significance of plants, and in this way, our environment will improve.
Let me tell you one thing: “Plants are basically life because, without them, none of us would survive.”
On his part, the Village Head of Dorayi, Alhaji Umar Shehu Sani, appreciated the Kano Botanic Garden team for conducting the tree planting exercise, which holds great potential for history and also benefits the community.
He also urged the village heads to use what they benefit from in a proper way.
Earlier in his remarks, Sheikh Mustapha said that religion has forbidden the illegal felling of trees and plants for cogent reasons.
Malam Mustapha added that plants and trees are also used for medicinal purposes and for improving human lives.
The Kano Botanical Garden will establish 100 plantations in Gwale Local Government to achieve this aim.
It is worth recalling that the Kano Botanic Garden became independent and was established in 2008 primarily for the conservation of indigenous plant species. It also serves as a biodiversity conservation, research, educational, and recreational institution in Kano State.
