Native tree plantationOngoing
Native Tree Plantation
Planting and caring for trees and shrubs native to the Pune region so that hill slopes regain resilient, wildlife-friendly cover.
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Landscape restoration
Baner-Pashan Hills Restoration
Restoring the ecological health of the Baner-Pashan hills, a green lung within a fast-growing part of Pune.
Project overview
The Baner-Pashan hills sit in the middle of one of Pune's busiest growth corridors. Green hills like these cool the surrounding neighbourhoods, hold soil and water, and give residents access to nature close to home.
Vasundhara Abhiyan's restoration work here brings together native plantation, water conservation and community stewardship in one landscape.
Objectives
- Protect and restore native hill vegetation
- Keep soil and water on the hills
- Keep the hills a living, shared space for the community
- Document change over time
Environmental challenge
Development pressure, grazing, waste, fires and invasive species all affect the hills, and recovery takes years of steady effort.
Approach and activities
Step 1: Combine plantation, water structures and seed work in one plan
Step 2: Work with local residents, schools and organisations
Step 3: Maintain what has been built and planted
Step 4: Monitor and report progress with verified data only
Impact metrics
60,000+
Native plants
550+
Species
31
Water-storage tanks
40+
Earthen bunds
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