Importance of roadside trees

In the second episode of Rootmaps, Shashi Kumar addresses contentious topics such as the indigenous vs foreign species debate and an initiative by Akshayakalpa to revitalize the ecosystem by planting trees in what Kumar terms the commons, land which belongs to the public. Kumar also talks about the challenges they have faced with farmers who oppose the initiative. Nevin asks tough questions about consumerism and ways to combat it.