ABOUT THIS BOOK
From the origins of the ‘germ-killer’ tree and ‘sorrow-removing’ tree to the trees associated with Lord Shiva and Gautam Buddha, this meticulously researched and richly illustrated book o˜ers us a glimpse of the devotion that our ancient culture has shown towards sacred trees’ needs to change to ‘From the origins of the ‘germ-killer’ tree and ‘sorrow-removing’ tree to the trees associated with Lord Shiva and Gautam Buddha, this meticulously researched and richly illustrated book offers us a glimpse of the devotion that our ancient culture has shown towards sacred trees.
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
V. Sundararaju is former forest officer of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, who has published
seven books in Tamil and three books in English. His most recent book, Jungle Chronicles, contains
notable events that had taken place during his service of more than 36 years in the Tamil Nadu
Forest Department. Many of his scientific articles are also published in various English and Tamil
newspapers and magazines. Additionally, he blogs regularly at Down to Earth (www.downtoearth.org.in),
a media platform for environmental issues.
Presently, he serves the Society for Social Forestry Research and Development Tamil Nadu as a
consultant. He is also the president of the forum called Society for Conservation of Nature, which
organizes awareness programmes about nature and the environment at educational institutions. He
also delivers lectures in various schools, colleges and other public forums regarding environment
conversation. Many of his talks are also broadcast on All India Radio (AIR) on important occasions.
