Project Target
0% Remaining
132,000
Trees Planted out of 132,000 Trees
Project Location:
The project involves plantation of local tree species in Nana Kotariya, Harkhol and Jikariya villages and on the revenue wastelands and catchment of river Mahi in Dhnudhava and Sarnal villages of Kheda district, Gujarat, India.
Project Aim
Groundwater
Recharge
Increase in
Green Cover
Generation of
Rural Employment
Control Soil Erosion
Improvement of
Wildlife Habitats
The banks of the river Mahi experiences massive flooding and soil erosion. This results in immobility, crop loss and renders the land uncultivable, according to the Foundation for Ecological Security. The water results in the formation of deep ravines thus making the cropland infertile. The organisation also mentions the importance of trees in checking the problem. The trees planted to hold the soil together thus preventing it from being washed away and increase the water holding capacity of the soil, mentions the World Agroforestry Centre.
The project area is endowed with an enormous variety of bird species, reptiles, fish species, amphibians and tree species. The 9th May, 2016 article in the Times of India, ‘36 animal, plant species endangered in Gujarat’, mentions the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) list of endangered species in Gujarat, including the black mahseer, golden mahaseer, leatherback sea turtle, Indian white-backed vulture, long-billed vulture, red-headed vulture, steppe eagle, greater adjutant- stork, great Indian bastard, lesser florican, sociable lapwing, spotted greenshank, forest spotted owlet, dhole, caracal, blue whale, fin whale and Indian wild ass. The local trees planted provide habitat to these species.
Bamboo (Dendrocalamus stricuts), Chura (Acacia nilotica), Kasid (Cassia siamea), Shisham (Dalbergia Sisso), Karanj (Pongamia pinnata), Desi Babul (Acacia nilotica)
The trees planted will improve the local environment by conserving the soil against the severe erosion and will recharge the ground-water. This will, in turn, improve the environment and contribute to the agricultural output. The trees will hold the soil, preventing rapid flow of water thus checking the erosional process, controlling the formation of ravines, preventing siltation in the river and protecting the water bodies. The local species will provide Non-Timber Forest Products to provide livelihood opportunities to the community. Alongside the community, the rich biodiversity of the area will also benefit from the conservation of the soil, water and the natural habitat of the area.
| Name of the Company | Number of Trees Adopted | Year |
| Arpwood Capital Pvt Ltd | 25,000 | FY 2021-22 |
| HDFC Life Insurance | 15,000 | FY 2020-21 |
| MakeMyTrip Foundation | 20,000 | FY 2019-20 |
| IPCA Laboratories | 10,000 | FY 2018-19 |
| Blue Dart Express | 36,000 | FY 2016-17 |
| Landmark Group | 26,000 | FY 2016-17 |
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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