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Saving trees in Tamil Nadu

July 31, 2024

Arborists are specialists dedicated to the health and longevity of trees. We meet one who grew up in India’s eco-village of Auroville, known for its reforestation initiatives, and turned his childhood love of forests into a profession.

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