🌳 tree plantation work:
🌱 Steps for Tree Plantation Work
1. Planning
- Choose location: Schools, roadside, community parks, open plots, home garden, or village land.
- Select trees: Based on climate and soil.
- Shade trees: Neem, Banyan, Peepal, Gulmohar.
- Fruit trees: Mango, Guava, Lemon, Papaya.
- Flowering trees: Amaltas, Champa, Ashoka.
- Decide whether you want fast-growing or long-lasting trees.
2. Preparation
- Dig a pit (2–3 feet deep).
- Mix soil with compost/manure for better growth.
- Arrange water supply for regular care.
3. Plantation Process
- Place the sapling in the pit upright.
- Cover roots with soil, press gently, and water well.
- Add mulch (dry leaves/grass) around to keep soil moist.
4. Care & Maintenance
- Watering: Daily in summer, alternate days in winter.
- Fencing: Protect young plants from animals.
- Weeding: Remove unwanted grass around the sapling.
- Manure: Add compost every 2–3 months.
5. Community Participation
- Involve school children, families, NGOs, and neighbors.
- Celebrate events like World Environment Day (June 5) or Van Mahotsav (July) with plantation drives.
🌍 Benefits of Tree Plantation
- Purifies air → absorbs CO₂, releases oxygen.
- Controls climate change → reduces global warming.
- Prevents soil erosion & floods.
- Provides shade, fruits, and medicines.
- Supports birds, animals, and biodiversity.
- Improves mental health → greenery reduces stress.