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If a man loses one-third of his skin he dies; if a tree loses one-third of its bark, it too dies. If the Earth is a 'sentient being', would it not be reasonable to expect that if it loses one-third of its trees and vegetable covering, it will also die?

Richard St. Barbe Baker

Today it is the duty of every thinking being to live, and to serve not only his own day and generation, but also generations unborn by helping to restore and maintain the green glory of the forests of the earth.

Richard St. Barbe Baker

Richard St. Barbe Baker

Richard St. Barbe Baker

Born: October 9, 1889

Died: June 9, 1982 (aged 92)

Bio: Richard St. Barbe Baker was an English forester, environmental activist and author, who contributed greatly to worldwide reforestation efforts.

Known for:

My Life My Trees (1970)
Kabongo: The Story of a Kikuyu Chief (1955)
Famous Trees of Bible Lands (1974)

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