A 74-year-old man within the Karapınar district within the central province of Konya has created an oasis-like backyard in one of many nation’s driest locations.
The backyard of Osman Büyüksırıtoğlu, who began forestation and landscaping 33 years in the past in Karapınar, has attracted the eye of residents with its turquoise water and number of vegetation.
Büyüksırıtoğlu, who has launched round 2,000 timber, a man-made pond and 40 totally different animal species to his backyard, contributed to the struggle in opposition to erosion by foresting a 10-kilometer (over 6-mile) space.
The luscious backyard hosts many animals, particularly birds, a man-made pond, a pool, a mini waterfall and colourful flowers.
Büyüksırıtoğlu said that the world surrounded by arid lands within the district the place he moved in 1990 has now grow to be lush and inexperienced. He additionally identified that there’s nothing that human beings can not do in the event that they put their thoughts to it. He had initially come to the world to offer supplies for the airport building however began to function a sand quarry, which is now subsequent to the backyard.
“We started planting hundreds of trees as we wanted to set an example and give something back to nature. I have received a lot of praise from the society for the forestation. I am grateful to them, they love me. I feel like my hometown is now Karapınar. Trees are important in erosion-prone places. They all require maintenance. It is not a job that only I can do, so my neighbors and some volunteers are also involved in the garden,” Büyüksırıtoğlu mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
