The Man Who Planted Trees (Az ember aki fákat ültetett) is an allegorical tale by the French writer Jean Giono.
It tells the story of the shepherd Elzevier Bouffier's long and successful effort to reforest a desolate valley in the foothills of the Alps in Provence. Over four decades, Bouffier continues to plant trees, until the valley is turned into a beautiful valley vibrant with life.
Somebody said: "When you cut the flow of nature into people's lives, their spirit dies", and this story shows how a healthy and happy nature makes human communities more livable.
Elzevier Bouffier is a fictional character, however there are some real-life people who have dedicated their life to the same project. Wangari Maathai, awarded in 2004 with the Nobel Peace Prize, founded the Green Belt Movement which planted over 47 million trees to restore the Kenyan environment and alleviate global warming. While an organization called Trees for the Future has assisted more than 170,000 families, in 6,800 villages of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, to plant over 35 million trees. Many people inspired by the tale have decided to plant a tree. Finally, everybody can be Elzevier Bouffier!
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