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Saalumarada Thimmakka was an iconic environmentalist admired for her extraordinary contribution to afforestation. She became widely known for planting 385 banyan trees along a 4.5-kilometre stretch, a feat that earned her the name “Saalumarada,” meaning a row of trees. Over her long lifetime, she received numerous prestigious recognitions, including the Padma Shri in 2019, the Nadoja Award in 2010, the National Citizen Award in 1995, and the Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award in 1997. Her work became a symbol of dedication to nature conservation, inspiring many to engage in environmental protection and sustainable practices.