Right place
Plant where trees belong and have room to grow — with permission, away from wires and foundations, and never at the cost of natural grasslands or wetlands.
Tree plantation
Tree Plantation
A tree planted is only a success if it grows. The foundation promotes plantation that is planned, ecologically sound and backed by years of care — measured by how many trees survive, not how many are planted.
Our plantation principles
Principles of Responsible Planting
These principles reflect widely accepted good practice in tree planting and restoration.
Right species
Choose a mix of native species suited to local soil, rainfall and space. Avoid species known to be invasive.
Right time
In monsoon climates, plant as the rains establish so roots can grow while the soil stays moist.
Right method
Remove the nursery bag, keep the root collar at ground level, firm the soil gently, water well and mulch.
Right care
Agree on named caretakers for watering, weeding and guard repairs through at least the first dry seasons.
The plantation lifecycle
How a Plantation Is Carried Out
Every plantation planned by the foundation is intended to follow these six stages.
Stage 1: Site assessment & permission
Confirm land ownership and permission, check existing vegetation and decide whether planting is appropriate at all.
Stage 2: Species selection
Select suitable native species with local guidance, considering mature size, water needs and value to wildlife.
Stage 3: Site preparation
Clear weeds, dig pits suited to the root ball, improve poor soil moderately and check drainage.
Stage 4: Planting day
Brief participants on safety and technique, plant carefully, water immediately and install guards where needed.
Stage 5: Aftercare
Water through dry spells, mulch, weed, repair guards and replace failed saplings with suitable species.
Stage 6: Monitoring & reporting
Count surviving saplings at regular intervals and publish honest results — including losses and lessons.
Native species
Native Tree Species
These species are native to India and found in many parts of western India. They are examples only — the right choice always depends on the specific site.
- NeemAzadirachta indica
- BanyanFicus benghalensis
- PeepalFicus religiosa
- JamunSyzygium cumini
- ArjunTerminalia arjuna
- KaranjPongamia pinnata
- MahuaMadhuca longifolia
- PalashButea monosperma
Transparent records
Plantation Records
No plantation results have been published yet. When the foundation's plantations take place, each record on the Activities & Impact page will include the following.
Date
The day the activity took place
Location
Where it happened, with permission noted
Photographs
Real, consented photos of the activity
Trees planted
Number and species, from the plantation register
Survival checks
Saplings alive at each follow-up visit
Volunteers
Participants recorded on attendance sheets
Proposed initiatives
Plantation Initiatives
Plant for Tomorrow
ProposedCommunity plantation drives built around suitable native species, prepared sites and a clear aftercare plan agreed before the first sapling goes into the ground.
Planned activities
- Identify suitable sites with the permission of landowners or the relevant authority
- Select native species appropriate to local soil, rainfall and space
- Hold monsoon-season planting days with a briefing on responsible planting
- Assign named caretakers for watering, mulching and guard checks
What we will report
- Number and species of saplings planted, by site and date
- Survival checks at regular intervals after planting
- Gap-filling carried out and lessons recorded
Adopt a Tree
ProposedInviting individuals, families and institutions to take long-term responsibility for the care of a specific young or existing tree in their neighbourhood.
Planned activities
- Match volunteers with trees that need regular care
- Share simple seasonal care guidance and check-in reminders
- Encourage periodic photographs and notes on the tree's condition
What we will report
- Number of trees with an active caretaker
- Condition reports collected over each season
Practical guides
Planting Guides
Guide · 3 min read
How to Plant Trees Responsibly
Planting a tree is the beginning of a long-term commitment, not a one-day event. Responsible planting means putting the right species in the right place at the right time — and making sure someone will care for it afterwards.
Guide · 3 min read
How to Care for Saplings
The first two to three years decide whether a sapling becomes a tree. Consistent, simple care during this period matters far more than the number of saplings planted.
Photo: Kavali Chandrakanth KCK · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guide · 3 min read
Why Native Trees Matter
Native trees are species that occur naturally in a region and have developed alongside its climate, soils and wildlife. Choosing them is one of the simplest ways to make a plantation more useful for nature and more likely to survive.
Volunteer for tree plantation
Register your interest in planting days and — just as importantly — in caring for young trees through their first dry seasons.