Plant trees and help us continue environmental programmes in Tamil Nadu
Cost of trees:
The cost of planting a tree in Tamil Nadu ranges from £3 - £6 depending on its purpose. Shade trees are planted on highways and in village grounds. Fruit trees are provided to schools and families for food and income.
The benefits of planting trees:
- Trees rapidly improve the local climate by providing shade, reducing the temperature, and promoting rainfall.
- Planting trees improves local soil through composting, water retention, and reduction of soil erosion.
- Families with little access to shops and markets gain food security
- When trees are fully grown they can provide timber, biofuel, medicines, and antiseptics, which can be sold to provide an income to a family with little running costs involved.
- The act of organising and planting trees can enhance a sense of community in the villages and encourage a feeling of purpose.
Tree planting donations enable us to plant trees and run environmental incentives in some of India's poorest communities.
