How old was Saalumarada Thimmakka when she began tree planting?
18 years old
25 years old
Age not specified
35 years old
Answer
Saalumarada Thimmakka is a woman who planted 384 banyan trees along a barren 8-kilometer stretch of highway in Karnataka, India. She began planting trees at an age that is not specified. The trees have helped to prevent soil erosion and have provided shade and shelter for people and animals.
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