Forestry and Land Use United States
EcoAct, in partnership with Tomorrow’s Foundation, is developing the Asha reforestation project, which aims to revitalise unproductive and degraded lands, improve carbon absorption through vegetation, increase biodiversity, and enhance the livelihoods of local communities.
Sustainable Agriculture
Tree Planting
The northern districts of West Bengal have advantageous sub-tropical climatic conditions, making it an ideal location to develop a reforestation project that will help regenerate the land and preserve biodiversity in the area.
EcoAct, in partnership with its local partner Tomorrow’s Foundation, is developing the Asha reforestation project, which aims to revitalise unproductive and degraded lands, improve carbon absorption through soil, increase biodiversity, and enhance the livelihoods of local communities.
The project is carried out by and for smallholder farmers. EcoAct and Tomorrow’s Foundation have organised consultations with local farmers to identify their needs and discuss the most suitable type of plantation or crop they wish to grow on their land. Farmers will retain ownership of the trees and their products, during the project’s lifetime and after.
The project aims to support at least 1,000 smallholder farmers, including women and tribal community members, who will be trained to collect seeds, plant trees, monitor and manage the nurseries, and maintain the plantations during the next 20 years.
The Asha reforestation project is open for investment, don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re interested!
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