This is the story of how communities can in turn be revived by the rejuvenation of woodland, with Jean Giono using the form of a novel to make his environmental and sociological point. The narrator encounters a shepherd in a barren area of Provence who spends his free time planting acorns. On subsequent visits, it is found that many thousands of trees have been successfully planted and, eventually, a small village has taken root – illustrating how all of us have the potential to make a difference and protect the sustainability of the planet.
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This is the story of how communities can in turn be revived by the rejuvenation of woodland, with Jean Giono using the form of a novel to make his environmental and sociological point. The narrator encounters a shepherd in a barren area of Provence who spends his free time planting acorns. On subsequent visits, it is found that many thousands of trees have been successfully planted and, eventually, a small village has taken root – illustrating how all of us have the potential to make a difference and protect the sustainability of the planet.