Usha Desai

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Usha Desai is an Indian doctor of medicine and a tree expert. [1] [2]

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Usha Desai
NationalityIndian
EducationM.R.C.P.
OccupationDoctor (retired)
Known forEnvironmental advocacy

Education and medical career

Desai holds a Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (M.R.C.P.). [3] [4] She worked as a doctor at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai. [5]

Environmental advocacy

Desai raises awareness of the environment and particularly of trees by conducting immersive walks. [6] [7] She narrates stories related to the origin of trees as well as associated mythological tales in addition to scientific details. [8] Each walk includes visiting and discussing dozens of preselected, carefully researched and often rare varieties of trees and plants. [5] The walks also incorporate discussion of biodiversity. [9]

Desai's mantra for saving trees is simple, as follows below. [1] [2]

"The tree walk will help you fall in love with trees. Thus, when you love a tree, you will not cut that tree, and that’s how we will be able to save our trees."

— Dr. Usha Desai

Desai is trained in botany, entomology and biodiversity from Bombay Natural History Society and Conservation Education Centre. [1] [10] She has conducted more than hundred tree walks in Maharashtra and Goa. [5] [6] Her work has influenced citizen movements for sustainable living. [11] [12]

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  4. ↑ Research (India), Council of Scientific & Industrial (1969). Technical Manpower.
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  8. ↑ "Mumbai: With this duo, learning about nature is a walk in the park". Hindustan Times. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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  11. ↑ "Citizen groups drive people to take responsibility and govt to react". The Times of India. 2019-01-06. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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