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Most of the trees that fell during cyclone were exotic tree species. About 400 trees have started regenerating and tender leaves have started sprouting.Suriyan, who heads the centre for study of social exclusion and inclusive policy in BDU, knew that he can revive these trees. It has left behind a message to plant native species and the university must also take the message, he said. Trees were raised with proper support to the trunk to prevent its fall until it could stand on its own,” said Suriyan. Instead of lamenting over it, he swung into action to restore the green cover on the campus.It has been a month now and most of the trees have started showing signs of life..