Tree Plantation Drives in India: How to Join an NGO Campaign

Planting a tree is easy. Making sure it survives for ten years is the hard part. A well-run plantation drive plans for both.

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How a good drive works

1. Site selection. With permission from landowners or authorities.

2. Right species. Native, locally suited trees.

3. Preparation. Pits dug in advance, with guards or fencing if needed.

4. Planting day. Volunteers plant saplings together.

5. Aftercare. Watering, protection and monitoring for at least a couple of years.

How to join

• Follow local NGOs on social media.

• Contact us through our contact page or call +91 90285 49740 to ask about upcoming drives. Our plantation work runs under Project Hariyali, which aims to plant 1 crore trees across the country.

• Ask your school, workplace or housing society to host a drive.

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What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and closed shoes

• A hat and water bottle

• Gloves if you have them

• Enthusiasm

Tips for success

• Plant during the right season (often the monsoon, depending on the region).

• Plant fewer trees and care for them well.

• Tag and track your saplings.

• Involve children so they learn to look after them.

Beyond planting

Join clean-ups, reduce plastic, conserve water and talk to others about sustainability. Our environment NGO in India page lists our programs, including waste management, water conservation and school awareness campaigns.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost to join? Most volunteer drives are free.

Can companies organize a drive? Yes, many NGOs host corporate plantation events, often as part of CSR.

How do I know the trees survive? Ask the NGO about their follow-up and survival tracking.