International Day for Biological Diversity

Respected Sir/Madam In lieu of IDB celebration I will organize tree planting programme with school students and then I have forward one page document pertaining to history background pf biodiversity, aim, threats of biodiversity, CBD location and theme and its importance for sharing WhatsApp group members it will reach around ten thousand peoples in the world. International Day for Biodiversity Celebration. 22 - 23 May 2025, Forest Range Office Andipatti. Contact: D.Arulkumar, Forest Range Officer .

 Together, we can preserve biodiversity and ensure life on land flourishes . Act Now for Sustainable Development Goal 15! 

 

 

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  Reducing the need for additional farmland and improving natural habitats helps to protect biodiversity

Healthy ecosystems are a source of food, water, medicine, shelter and more. Yet, human activities have altered most terrestrial habitats. Urgent action is needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #BuildBackBiodiversity , #BiodiversityDay on May 22nd.

  The D. crassiflora is a medium-sized, slow-growing tree up to 25 meters tall. It is found in lowland semi-deciduous and evergreen forest , up to about 1000 m in elevation, and tends to avoid the wettest forests. It is not a common tree in natural forests , usually found alone or in a small group of 2 or 3 trees. It is harvested by selective logging throughout its natural range, and the wood is considered the true commercial ebony from Africa. The heartwood, the most famous part of the tree’s timber, is jet-black or very dark brown with black streaks. It is very dense and used for heavy flooring, ship building, vehicle bodies, knife handles, guitar fingerboards and, most famously, the black keys of pianos. The bark and sap of the tree have been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, and they are used in traditional local medicine to help treat a variety of ailments.The  D. crassiflora timber has been an important export product from its range countries for y...