Raysan - 357
Raysan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
The CATCH Foundation initiated a project at Raysan - 357 with the aim of transforming barren land into a thriving Miyawaki dense forest. This project received support from the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The CATCH Foundation team implemented the "कैच वन संरक्षण प्रणाली" to plant and maintain the forest at Raysan - 357 for a period of three years.
Started in
Mar 2022
Trees planted
9,040
Area covered
0.24 hectares.
Project Status
Maintenance
Site preparation for plantation
Trees growth and maintenance
Self-sustaining forest
Trees planted
Ambo, Amla, Arjun, Badam, Bakaneem, Banyan Tree, Bauhania, Bor, Chandni, Goras Ambali, Ficus Religiosa, Gulmohar, Jack Fruit, Jamun, Kadam, Kamini, Kanji, Karanj, Kashid, Kesudo, Koner (Karan), Lemon, Mahuva, Mango, Petro Farm, Rain tree, Sag, Shetur, Sisso, Woodapple, babul, neem
Site Manager
Alpesh Thakor
Project Partners
Catch Foundation collaborated with following partners for enabling and sponsoring this dense forest.
GMRCL (Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited)
Project Updates
MARCH 2022
NOVEMBER 2022
15 Apr 2022
Activity: Watering
22 Apr 2022
Activity: Watering
31 Apr 2022
Activity: Watering
7 May 2022
Activity: Digging
15 May 2022
Activity: Watering
22 May 2022
Activity: Watering
30 May 2022
Activity: Watering
7 Jun 2022
Activity: Watering
15 Jun 2022
Activity: Watering
22 Jun 2022
Activity: Watering
Project Media
From people around the area
“After participating in the plantation drive, I am amazed to see the transformation in the landscape. What was once a barren land is now adorned with lush greenery and thriving trees. It's a testament to the power of collective action and the impact we can make on the environment. I feel proud to have been a part of this initiative.”
Ketul Patel
Gujarat, Mar 2023
Take a nature walk in our dense forests
In case of any queries regarding starting a plantation drive, donating for trees, CSR contributions or any other opportunity to work together please write to us on [email protected].
