The spate of wildfires in Goa has wreaked major damage to the State's flora and fauna and at the moment it should be the focus to douse the fires on urgent basis. Our hearts go out to the valiant firefighters, Navy, Airforce and the gallant volunteers who are making a determined effort to contain the blazes.Although unlikely, the rain God may oblige to extinguish the wildfires. It is utterly devastating to know that 100-year old trees and woodpecker's nests have been destroyed in the blazes raging across Goa. Goa should make it a pledge to rise from the ashes like the proverbial phoenix by mass replantation of trees so as to turn the grey and orange back into dark green. Though it is a tall order it is possible if the people of Goa are determined to restore the trees and to wean back the birds and the other fauna back to our wildlife sanctuaries and forests.
