Could you ever imagine a living encyclopedia of trees? Tulsi Gowda was an extraordinary environmentalist whose vast knowledge of plant and herb species got her the nickname "Encyclopedia of Forests".

ANKOLA: Legendary tree planter and Padma Awardee Tulsi Gowda (also spelt as Gawda) passed away at her residence in Honnali village of Ankola Taluk in Uttara Kannada district on Monday evening.