Planting Trees

I've always been wary of planting trees. Not that it doesn't do good. I don't think anyone questions the benefit and usefulness of a tree. But, my hesitance and wariness is from a different concern. Once my father told, 'taking care of a tree is equal to raising a child.' I'm not here to dispute or question that statement, but critically analyze it with respect to trees.

Human babies are the most helpless with respect to any other mammals, and need lot of support and upbringing, even at later stages of life. The physiological development at least demands nearly 10 years of continuous effort from parents to raise the child. It is actually the same with trees. There has to be consistent effort to make sure the planted tree is receiving water and nutrients, and growth has to be supported. Raising a pet is also seen equally to raising a child. Planting a tree also falls in the same respect. The tree grows, ages and also has a lifespan. 

Of all the people who planted trees, from celebrities to layperson, could you go back to the sapling which you planted and show the tree? Forget about your tree, could you even identify the location or the type of tree which you planted? Most likely, no. So, the activity of planting trees, whether it is by the government or communities or individuals, it should be seen as a continuous and consistent activity. But it ends up as a photo-op session and shows the hypocrisy of humans. That's it.

My dear folks who planted trees, please post the photo of the tree which you planted couple of years back.