The Forest Man of India
A short introduction to Jadav Payeng and the extraordinary forest he helped create.
Explore the true story of Jadav Payeng, who helped transform bare river land into a thriving forest.
Jadav Payeng began planting on a sandy island in the Brahmaputra River and kept caring for the land for decades. His story shows how patient, repeated actions can create shelter for plants, animals and people.
One seed may look small, but time and care can change a landscape.
Watch videos about Jadav Payeng, trees and forest life.
A short introduction to Jadav Payeng and the extraordinary forest he helped create.
A child-friendly overview of forest habitats and why they matter to life on Earth.
Meet Jadav Payeng through a picture-book story based on his life.
A picture-book telling of how one person’s patient planting helped a forest grow on Majuli Island.
Plant, observe and test what you remember.
Plant a suitable local seed or care for an existing tree, then record small changes over time. Ask an adult to help choose a species and place that will not harm the local environment.
A family quiz about Jadav Payeng, forests and caring for the Earth.
Follow your curiosity into habitats, conservation and patient change.
Draw the same place before planting, after one year and after fifty years. Which plants, insects, birds and larger animals might arrive at each stage?
What could happen if each person cared for one small piece of the world for a very long time?
Take this topic further with our beautifully illustrated printable lesson, made for exploring together at home.
Follow one small act of care as it grows into a forest—and discover how patience, trees and habitats can change a place over time.
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Every Sunday we release a new wonder-led lesson: one big question for your family to explore together at home. Here’s this week’s.
Follow the wonder of moving pictures, meet early cinema pioneers and begin a small film story of your own.
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