Majuli Island used to be a paradise, but it had become a barren desert due to massive tree-felling. Instead of complaining as modern people are apt to do these days, Jadav Payeng decided to do something about it.
For the next 37 years, he planted a tree every single day.
And thus, restored Majuli Island into the paradise it used to be, with lots of wildlife!
From National Geographic: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/india-man-plants-forest-bigger-than-central-park-to-save-his-island
From another source: https://www.facebook.com/newsnercom/videos/879644575536188/
Very powerful lessons in this story: (A) Think very carefully before felling trees. A flourishing oasis of green can become a barren desert devoid of life due to the indiscriminate tree-felling activities of humans. (B) Instead of complaining, let’s do something about a situation we are unhappy about. (C) Sometimes, all it takes are seemingly small deeds done with love, patience and perseverance.