Agro Forestry/
Peripheral Plantation
Since 1982, N M Sadguru Foundation has championed tree plantation as a key strategy for restoring green cover, regenerating ecosystems, and promoting sustainable land use. Each year, tribal farmers plant forest species on wastelands, field bunds, and other available spaces, significantly enhancing biodiversity and land productivity.
Timber for Homes,
Relief for Forests
This initiative has not only reduced pressure on natural forests but also provided over 30,000 farmers with timber for home construction and renovation. By integrating forestry with farming, agroforestry continues to drive ecological and economic resilience in rural communities.
Impact of Sustainable
Plantations
A 2014 study by INREM Foundation valued teak and eucalyptus plantations at ₹13,727 crores and bamboo plantations at ₹910 crores, with an estimated annual economic benefit of ₹1,127 crores from sustainable harvesting.
