Host Team: Aparna Bangia, Jayraj, Masira Khan, Tripti Pal, Prajwal Kadam, Anand Pendharkar, Sushant, Reema & Mandeep
Why is there need to restore Aarey Forest? Over the years foreign species have entered this historical forest and degraded the overall ecosystem. With the help of subject experts, adivasis and students we researched the right local trees and plants species many of which have almost disappeared that need to be re-planted. We procured the saplings of these wild species from various places which in itself is always an uphill task as most nurseries promote exotic species which makes it even more important to have collective support to procure, plant and protect these declining native species.
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Method applied: Indian Traditional
Project Updates:
- 27th Nov 2020: Our mapping of species of Aarey Forest was done. We procured few saplings. Our whole hearted thanks to people who contributed for this project.
- 29th Nov 2020: On the eve of the auspicious occasion of 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji we started the #RestoreAarey project with a prayer (sung beautifully by Guru Nanak's Green Army, Mumabi) for the wellbeing of this beautiful earth and her children.
- 28th Feb 2021: We planted the last sapling of the Phase I of this project with an oath to water and nurture them till the monsoon.
- 26th May 2021: Being the day of Buddha Purnima, we started our Phase II of this project by planting the Bodhi Trees (Peepal). It is said that Buddha used to meditate under these trees.
- 27th Nov 2022: We celebrated 2 years of this project. Now this wildlife area is more biodiverse with local flora supporting the wildlife present. Saplings which were few inches are now above human height. With citizens pressure we have successfully secured this area as a protected forest and also have a forest patrol station at site. But political powers with capitalists alliances are trying hard to takeover the entire area including parts of the adjacent National Park (SGNP). Struggle to protect Aarey and SGNP Forest continues. Total saplings planted 1000+ till date.
- We are continuing watering and care-giving to young saplings. New plantation drives are conducted during monsoon.
Donate:
We are accepting minimum ₹350 per sapling as the contribution towards sapling cost plus care giving for a year.
For contributing via e-transfer:
Ac. Name: Earth4ever Conservation Foundation
Ac. No.: 50200045483347
IFSC Code: HDFC0000239
Bank: HDFC Bank, Hiranandani Businesss Park, Powai
Mention #RestoreAareyForest in purpose/description/remarks while you transfer the amount
Site Visit: Drop a message on +91 98201 20182 / + 91 98212 20001 for the site visit and other details.