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On Killing a Tree (Gieve Patel)

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On Killing a Tree (Gieve Patel). By: - Nityanandesh Narayan Tripathi PGT English Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. It takes much time to kill a tree, Not a simple jab of knife Will do it. It has grown Slowly consuming the earth, Rising out of it, feeding Upon its crust, absorbing

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On Killing a Tree(Gieve Patel) By: - Nityanandesh Narayan Tripathi PGT English Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

It takes much time to kill a tree, Not a simple jab of knife Will do it. It has grown Slowly consuming the earth, Rising out of it, feeding Upon its crust, absorbing Years of sunlight, air, water, And out of its leprous hide Sprouting leaves.

So hack and chop But this alone wont do it. Not so much pain will do it. The bleeding bark will heal And from close to the ground Will rise curled green twigs, Miniature boughs Which if unchecked will expand again To former size.

No, The root is to be pulled out – Out of the anchoring earth; It is to be roped, tied, And pulled out – snapped out Or pulled out entirely, out from the earth – cave And the strength of the tree exposed The source, white and wet, The most sensitive, hidden For years inside the earth.

Then the matter Of scorching and choking In sun and air, Browning, hardening, Twisting, withering And then it is done.

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CBSE Class 9 English Beehive On Killing a Tree Poem Summary and Notes

According to the CBSE Syllabus 2023-24, this chapter has been renumbered as Chapter 7.

Summary of On Killing a Tree

The CBSE Class 9 English Beehive book contains a poem named On Killing a Tree . The poem is written by Gieve Patel. Here, we have provided the summary and detailed explanation of the CBSE Class 9 English Beehive On Killing a Tree Poem. The explanation is provided in the form of CBSE Class 9 English Notes , which will help students understand the meaning and central idea of the poem. They can also prepare for their English paper by referring to these notes. These have been created by subject experts and are written in simple language for students’ easy understanding.

Students can also learn how to write an effective essay during the exam by going through the  essays at BYJU’S to increase marks in Class 9 English papers.

CBSE Class 9 English Beehive On Killing a Tree Poem Summary

The poem depicts a clear picture of man’s cruelty towards trees. The poet states that trees are living things, and we should not cut them. Destroying a tree is like killing a human being. A tree does not die by just chopping and cutting. It grows again from where it has been cut. It only dies when it is uprooted from the ground. In the entire poem, the poet mentions the idea of how to kill a tree to make humans feel that they are doing a heinous crime. The poem shows the destructive nature of humans and the indestructibility of nature.

CBSE Class 9 English Beehive On Killing a Tree Poem Explanation Notes

Students can have a look at the On Killing a Tree poem and its explanation below.

On Killing a Tree Poem and Explanation

It takes much time to kill a tree,

Not a simple jab of the knife

Will do it. It has grown

Slowly consuming the earth,

Rising out of it, feeding

Upon its crust, absorbing

Years of sunlight, air, water,

And out of its leprous hide

Sprouting leaves.

So hack and chop

But this alone wont do it.

Not so much pain will do it.

The bleeding bark will heal

And from close to the ground

Will rise curled green twigs,

Miniature boughs

Which if unchecked will expand again

To former size.

No, The root is to be pulled out —

Out of the anchoring earth;

It is to be roped, tied,

And pulled out — snapped out

Or pulled out entirely,

Out from the earth-cave,

And the strength of the tree exposed

The source, white and wet,

The most sensitive, hidden

For years inside the earth.

Then the matter

Of scorching and choking

In sun and air,

Browning, hardening,

Twisting, withering,

And then it is done.

BY GIEVE PATEL

The poet says that it takes much time to kill a tree. It cannot be done by a simple cut of a knife. The tree has grown gradually, and its roots have gone deep inside the soil. The tree got its nutrients from the earth and grew in an upward direction by absorbing years of sunlight, air and water. The leaves and branches of the tree sprouted from its bark and looked like a leprous disease.

The poet says that cutting and chopping a tree with an axe is not enough to kill the tree. This will give pain to the tree, but it won’t be sufficient to destroy it. The sap flows out from the tree when it is cut or chopped. It is similar to human bleeding when they get wounded. The bark will heal itself with time. New branches will grow again and expand to their former size. Nature has the ability to recover itself.

In this stanza, the poet suggests how a tree can be killed. The tree was strongly held to the earth by its roots. So, to kill a tree, its root has to be uprooted from the ground. To do so, the tree has to be tied with a rope and to be pulled out completely from the earth cave. Here, the “Earth Cave” means the space which is created on the Earth by uprooting the tree. The power of the tree lies in its roots, it’s the main component of the tree. When the life source of the tree, i.e. roots, is exposed, the tree will die. The poet has described the roots as white and wet because the white liquid flows out from the tree when the roots are pulled out. These roots are the most sensitive and hidden part of the tree, which was inside the earth for many years.

In this stanza, the poet explains the condition of the tree after its roots have been uprooted. He says that the tree will gradually dry up due to the hot heat of the sun and wind. It will not be able to breathe, and the transport of nutrients will stop as its roots will be pulled out. The trunk of the tree will become brown and will harden. With time, the tree will dry and bend out of shape. Finally, the tree will die.

We hope students must have found the summary and explanation of the CBSE Class 9 English Beehive On Killing a Tree Poem helpful for their exam preparation. They can also go through the essay on Republic Day and essay on the Constitution of India to prepare their writing section for the English exam.

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What is the importance of trees.

As the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world’s wildlife. They also provide us with the materials for tools and shelter.

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What are the functions of a root?

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The Life of a Tree: Maximizing Resources by Turning ‘Waste’ into Paper

Submitted: Two Sides North America December 16, 2024

Trees are among nature’s most valuable resources, supporting ecosystems, providing homes for wildlife, and playing a crucial role in maintaining the planet’s oxygen levels. But their benefits extend far beyond their natural life in the forest. When harvested responsibly, trees continue to serve multiple functions, and nearly every part of the tree can be put to good use. As our members know, one of the most significant ways we use trees is through the production of paper, which is crafted from the residuals of wood that might otherwise go to waste.

The Journey from Tree to Paper

The majority of trees harvested today are used in industries such as construction, furniture-making, and manufacturing. However, large portions of each tree—such as the bark, branches, sawdust, wood chips, and even smaller, irregular pieces—are often unsuitable for these purposes. Instead of being discarded, these wood residuals become a valuable raw material for paper production and energy use. The process of turning wood into paper starts by breaking down these residuals into cellulose fibers. The wood is first debarked and then chipped into small, uniform pieces. These chips are then subjected to one of two pulping methods: chemical or mechanical pulping.

In mechanical pulping , wood chips are ground down into pulp using machines that apply mechanical force. While this method is energy-intensive, it retains most of the wood fiber’s original components, resulting in a higher yield. Chemical pulping , on the other hand, uses chemical reactions to break down the lignin that holds the cellulose fibers together. The lignin is dissolved and removed, leaving behind clean cellulose fibers that can be processed into high-quality paper. Though chemical pulping results in fewer usable fibers, the resulting paper is typically stronger and more durable.

Once the pulp is created, it is cleaned, refined, and prepared for paper formation. The pulp is spread out, drained of water, pressed, and dried into thin sheets. This final product, now familiar to us as paper, is a versatile material used across industries and in our daily lives.

The Sustainability of Forests and Paper Production

Sustainability lies at the heart of modern paper production. Trees in North America used for paper are often harvested from sustainably managed forests, where replanting programs ensure that new trees grow to replace those that have been cut down. Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC®) certification and Sustainable Forestry Initiative ® (SFI®) standards help ensure that forests are responsibly managed to minimize environmental impact.

The circular economy is an important concept in sustainability – and paper production is a key example of this in action. Once the paper has been used—for example, as packaging, books, or office supplies—it can be collected, recycled, and transformed into new paper products. The recycling process involves breaking down the paper back into pulp, removing ink and contaminants, and reforming it into new paper.

Depending on the end use, recycled fibers can be used up to seven times before they become too short to be usable in making quality paper. In fact, an estimated 65-69% of the paper and 71-76% of cardboard consumed in the U.S. in 2023 was recovered for recycling, demonstrating how paper is truly a renewable resource that can be reused multiple times. This extends the life of each fiber, reducing the demand for virgin wood materials and reducing environmental impact.

At the same time, paper mills work to minimize waste and energy consumption, and some have been instrumental in innovating sustainable energy sources such as wind and biomass. Like with pulp production, mills also use organic plant material (chips, bark, and tree residuals) to create heat and power and replace fossil fuels with biomass energy . Water systems that return 90% to the water source make responsible use of a resource indispensable to the process. In addition, paper is never wasted during manufacturing. If it cannot be sold or is off-quality, it is repurposed as “broke” and put right back into the process.

The Role of Paper in Modern Life

Paper is essential to many aspects of modern life. From magazines and books to packaging, hygiene products, and office supplies, paper products have become integral to communication, learning, health and commerce. Its adaptability means that different types of paper can be produced to meet the specific needs of different industries, whether it’s glossy paper for magazines, sturdy cardboard for shipping, or tissue paper for personal care.

Consumers can play a significant role in supporting sustainable paper production. Choosing products made from responsibly sourced or recycled paper helps ensure that forests are managed with care, while reusing and recycling paper products keeps the fiber cycle going, further reducing waste.

The Life of a Tree Continues

The lifecycle of a tree doesn’t end once it leaves the forest. Trees provide a multitude of benefits during their life and continue to serve valuable purposes even after being harvested. Using wood residuals to make paper ensures that no part of the tree goes to waste. Sustainable forest management, combined with the recycling of paper products, contributes to a greener, more sustainable future.

As we continue to innovate in the paper industry, the use of wood fiber will remain a cornerstone of a circular economy, keeping trees a key part of the global supply chain while preserving forests for future generations.

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