Project Target
0% Remaining
15,000
Trees Planted out of 15,000 Trees
Project Location:
The plantation of 15,000 trees is being done in Pakyong, East Sikkim, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The region shares borders with Bhutan and Tibet.
Project Aim
Enhancement of
Biodiversity
Carbon Sequestration
Promotion of
Ecotourism
Plantation of
Herbal Trees
Increase in
Green Cover
Generation of
Rural Employment
SDG
Sikkim, against the backdrop of the Himalayas, has a rich and dense variety of flora and fauna which is under the threat of being depleted because of large-scale infrastructure development in the State. 15,000 trees planted in the areas hit by deforestation, either due to natural or man-made causes, aim to revitalize the state's former green reputation and protect the varied species of animals that are unique to the Sikkim ecosystem.
India owns two biodiversity hotspots, namely the Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas. Sikkim covers just 0.2% of the geographical area of the country but is teeming with a variety of biodiversity.
Sikkim is a hilly state with deep valleys and several altitudinal zones, thus climate varies from hot tropical valleys to alpine cold. The State is endowed with rich floral and faunal diversity. The forests abound in a variety of medicinal plants, herbs, shrubs, bamboo, and trees growing abundantly but a majority of the high-altitude plants that grow here are rare and endangered species.
Englehardtia spicata (Mahuwa), Macaranga nepalensis (Malata), Acer campbelli (Kapasi), Duabanga sonneratoides (Lampatey), T. myriocarpa,Terminalia alata, Symingtonia populnea, Bischofnia javanica.
The plantation proposed is of the indigenous species available in the area which would have a positive impact on the floral biodiversity and will improve the habitat for the fauna of the area. It is expected to generate more than 1,200 employment workdays for the local communities. The plantation of trees will help regulate the flow of water from the mountains to people who live downstream, this would avoid flooding in the strong monsoon season.
Since the proposed area is Reserve Forest, the likely social impact would be in terms of indirect benefits like increased carbon sequestration due to improvement in forest cover, increased soil-moisture conservation, etc.
Trees planted here will also incentivize eco-tourism practices in an ecologically fragile region of India in Sikkim that are home to the Himalayas with a rich diversity of wildlife and good breeding grounds for rare species of plants and trees, which are the forefront of green tourism.
Social Impact of Growing Trees
Community Engagement
Tree planting initiatives often involve local communities, which can lead to greater community cohesion.
Ecological Education
Provides opportunities for community members, especially children, about the importance of environmental sustainability.
Urban Beautification
Trees contribute to the aesthetic enhancement of urban areas, making cities more pleasant and liveable.
Climate Resilience
By improving green cover, tree planting helps make communities more resilient against climate impacts like heatwaves.
Employment Creation
Planting trees creates employment for local community members like planting and maintenance, administrative roles, and more long-term jobs in management.
Wildlife Habitat
Trees provide critical habitats for various species of wildlife. Enhancing tree cover helps preserve biodiversity, which can be an ecological boon for local communities
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