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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Seed conservation
Indigenous Seed Conservation
Collecting, storing and propagating seeds of native plants so local plant diversity can be restored from local sources.
Project overview
Seeds from plants that already thrive locally carry the adaptations of this landscape. Conserving and propagating them keeps that diversity available for future plantations and reduces reliance on non-local planting material.
Seed work is also a gentle way for families, students and volunteers to take part in conservation.
Objectives
- Maintain a source of locally adapted native seed
- Raise saplings of a wide range of native species
- Record which species are collected and when
- Involve the community in seed collection and care
Environmental challenge
Many native species are under-represented in nurseries, and natural seed sources shrink as habitat is lost.
Approach and activities
Step 1: Collect seed responsibly and in season
Step 2: Clean, label and store seed appropriately
Step 3: Raise seedlings for plantation sites
Step 4: Keep records of species and sources
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