Large-scale tree plantation drives and forest restoration for enhanced biodiversity.
Understanding
Plantation refers to the systematic cultivation of trees on agricultural or non-forested land, while afforestation involves establishing forests on lands that have not been forested in recent history.
Plantation and afforestation are our comprehensive environmental interventions aimed at increasing forest cover, restoring degraded landscapes, and enhancing biodiversity. Since 2000, Coodu Trust has carried out sustainable tree planting under the Tamil Nadu Comprehensive Watershed Programme in Dindigul, Theni, Tirunelveli, Namakkal, Salem and Kanchipuram, and more recently under CSR partnerships in Dindigul and Karur.
Our programs focus on creating sustainable green cover through scientifically planned tree planting initiatives. We emphasize native species selection, community participation, and long-term maintenance to ensure optimal tree survival rates and lasting environmental impact.
Why this work matters
Deforested and degraded landscapes across rural Tamil Nadu lose soil, water and habitat year after year.
Systematic plantation drives have put 26,93,250 trees in the ground, across a cumulative 35,000+ hectares in five districts — Dindigul, Namakkal, Salem, Tirunelveli and Kancheepuram.
Without nearby nurseries and trained growers, planting drives depend on distant, unreliable seedling stock.
15 ten-day nursery-technology training programmes for 300 rural youth in Karur, Dindigul and Virudhunagar districts, covering seedling raising for forest and horticultural crops and vegetative propagation for fruit, ornamental and flower crops.
Tree planting without species matching and after-care leaves saplings to die in the dry months.
Native species selection, optimal spacing, post-plantation care and long-term monitoring keep tree survival rates high.
Climate change presses hardest on rural communities with the least tree cover to buffer it.
Under a ₹2 crore State Bank of India CSR sanction, 1,20,000 tree saplings were planted across hillocks, barren land and wasteland in Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul district, with fencing, watering and maintenance to secure survival.
At a glance
Track record
| Programme | Period | Type | Highlights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery and raising plantation training | 2003–2004 | Training programme | Women's groups in Dindigul, Trichy and Karur trained in nursery raising and plantations | Completed |
| Bamboo cultivation demonstration | 2008–2012 | Research demonstration | With IFGTB, Coimbatore at Vellayanai, Thanthoni block, Karur — 28 varieties of three bamboo species | Completed |
| Nursery technology training | 2013–2014 | Training programme | 15 ten-day programmes for 300 rural youth in Karur, Dindigul and Virudhunagar | Completed |
| Jatropha cultivation | 2004–2005 | Training programme | Nearly 2,00,000 seedlings distributed · cultivation promoted on 500 hectares | Completed |
| State Bank of India CSR tree plantation | 2024–2025 | CSR partnership | 1,20,000 saplings on hillocks, barren land and wasteland, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul · ₹2 crore sanctioned | Ongoing |
| TNCWP plantation | 2003–2005 | State programme | Dindigul, Theni, Tirunelveli, Namakkal and Salem in 2003–04; Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Tirunelveli, Namakkal and Salem in 2004–05 | Completed |
Impact
Increased green cover through systematic plantation drives and afforestation initiatives — most recently 1,20,000 saplings on hillocks, barren land and wasteland in Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul, with fencing, watering and maintenance to secure survival.
Established sustainable nursery systems and trained 300 rural youth across 15 ten-day programmes in Karur, Dindigul and Virudhunagar in quality seedling production and scientific plantation techniques.
Promoted sustainable forestry practices through bamboo cultivation demonstrations and eco-friendly forest management approaches.
Built local expertise in plantation and nursery management, creating sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship in rural communities.
Get involved
Join us in creating a greener future through large-scale plantation and afforestation initiatives. Your support helps restore degraded landscapes and build sustainable forest ecosystems.
