Tree plantation

❖ Introduction :
o Tree-planting is the process of transplanting tree seedlings, generally for
forestry, land reclamation, or landscaping purpose. It differs from the
transplantation of larger
o Each process of tree plantation is important and unique in its own way.

❖ Importance :
Since the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and
oxygen. As we evolved, they provided additional necessities such as shelter, medicine,
and tools.
• Trees greatly contribute to their environment by providing oxygen.
• supporting wildlife
• They also reduce wind speeds and cool the air as they lose moisture and
reflect heat upwards from their leaves.
• The shade of trees also provides a useful barrier to harmful ultra-violet
radiation from the sun.
• conserving water
• preserving soil
• maintain low levels of carbon dioxide, and thereby reducing the greenhouse
 effect in the atmosphere.
• climate amelioration.
Not only trees but shrubs and turf also have their own role to play on this process.
❖ Tree plantation program in India by NGO's
A] Green yatra :
▪ This organisation organises tree plantation activities and inculcates the sense
of responsibility among the young students across Maharashtra.
▪ The name of this program is ‘Go Green Kids.’ They provide free saplings in
schools and let the students plant and take care of those saplings.
B] Project green hands :
▪ This is a project by Isha Foundation, with the goal of increasing tree
plantation in the state of Tamil Nadu.
▪ It aims to plant and grow up to 141 million trees across Tamil Nadu. For this,
they have developed a Green School Movement which is an initiative
teaching the practical aspects of saplings.
C] Sankalp taru :
▪ Kickstarted in the year 2013, this is a Clean and Green Schools program with
a complete curriculum.
▪ It offers students the opportunities to not only plant trees, but also learn
more about the environment.
▪ They feature workshops on kitchen gardens, photosynthesis, water harvesting
systems and also screen popular films.
D] Say trees :
▪ Say trees is an NGO based in Banglore. Their volunteers are currently working
on the project to bring saplings to schools outside Banglore.
▪ SayTrees uses the method known as the Miyawaki technique for planting.
With this method, plants grow faster.
E] Siruthuli :
▪ Siruthuli focuses on including students in growing saplings across various
campuses.
▪ The Seed to Sapling initiative provides students with the soil, manure, and
seeds to grow their own saplings.
❖ Role of NCC in tree plantation :
➢ cadtes can plant more trees in there areas.
➢ They can support other ngos for this activity .
➢ They can tell importance about it in school and colleges.
➢ They will take awareness programs about this activity.
➢ Also do this activity in there schools & colleges.