We operate a community nursery and conduct regular tree plantation drives. Over 10,000 trees have been planted — native species chosen for their ecological value.
Our nursery grows native species from seed — including neem, peepal, tamarind, rain tree, and local fruit varieties — that are adapted to the dry climate around Arunachala and require minimal maintenance once established.
Plantation drives are community events. Villagers, students from our evening schools, and volunteers come together to plant saplings in degraded patches, roadsides, school grounds, and temple premises. Each sapling is tracked for six months post-planting to ensure survival.
We also maintain a seed bank to preserve rare local species, and conduct awareness sessions in schools on the ecological importance of native trees.
Key Highlights
- 10,000+ trees planted across 12+ locations around Tiruvannamalai
- Species focus: neem, peepal, tamarind, fig, and native fruit trees
- Community-led planting events involve 50–100 participants per drive
- Survival monitoring for 6 months per sapling
- School greening: 5 government school grounds planted so far
"Every tree we plant is a promise to Arunachala — that we will protect what has always protected us."
