Usha Desai
Usha Desai is an Indian doctor of medicine and a tree expert.[1][2]
Usha Desai | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.R.C.P. |
| Occupation | Doctor (retired) |
| Known for | Environmental advocacy |
Education and medical career
[edit]Desai holds a Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (M.R.C.P.).[3][4] She worked as a doctor at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai.[5]
Environmental advocacy
[edit]Desai raises awareness of the environment and particularly of trees by conducting immersive walks.[6][7] She narrates stories related to the origin of trees as well as associated mythological tales in addition to scientific details.[8] Each walk includes visiting and discussing dozens of preselected, carefully researched and often rare varieties of trees and plants.[5] The walks also incorporate discussion of biodiversity.[9]
Desai's mantra for saving trees is simple, as follows below.[1][2]
"The tree walk will help you fall in love with trees. Thus, when you love a tree, you will not cut that tree, and that’s how we will be able to save our trees."
— Dr. Usha Desai
Desai is trained in botany, entomology and biodiversity from Bombay Natural History Society and Conservation Education Centre.[1][10] She has conducted more than hundred tree walks in Maharashtra and Goa.[5][6] Her work has influenced citizen movements for sustainable living.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Das, Arti (2022-03-08). "International Women's Day: A woman's place is in … the environment. These women in Goa show the way". Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ a b "Appreciating and loving trees | The Navhind Times". 2017-03-02. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Eve's Weekly. J.C. Jain. 1980.
- ^ Research (India), Council of Scientific & Industrial (1969). Technical Manpower.
- ^ a b c "Two tree chroniclers help Mumbai unearth its natural treasures". The Times of India. 2019-01-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ a b "Tree walk held in Porvorim". The Times of India. 2019-09-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Mumbaiwale: How green is your alley?". Hindustan Times. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Mumbai: With this duo, learning about nature is a walk in the park". Hindustan Times. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Das, Arti (2023-08-20). "Wild vegetation and 'Shravan' Sundays in Goa". Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Telang, Sonali (2018-05-30). "A walk with the nature". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Citizen groups drive people to take responsibility and govt to react". The Times of India. 2019-01-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "A call for sustainable living to the future caretakers of the planet". oHeraldo. Retrieved 2024-05-01.