Usha Desai is an Indian doctor of medicine and a tree expert. [1] [2]
Usha Desai | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Education | M.R.C.P. |
Occupation | Doctor (retired) |
Known for | Environmental advocacy |
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]
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]
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 |
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]
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]