Sama Vadodara
The CATCH Foundation has initiated the Sama Vadodara project to transform barren land in Sama, Baroda, into a thriving Miyawaki dense forest. This initiative, supported by Worley India Pvt Ltd under their CSR program, involves the implementation of the कैच वन संरक्षण प्रणाली by the CATCH Foundation team. Over the next three years, they will plant and maintain this forest, which will offer significant environmental benefits to the local community and foster meaningful social change.
Started in
Dec 2023
Trees planted
7,000
Area covered
undefined hectares.
Project Status
Maintenance
Site preparation for plantation
Tree growth and maintenance
Self-Sustaining forest
Trees planted
Ambo, Bauhania, Chandni, Bor, Ficus Religiosa, Goras Ambali, Gulmohar, Jack Fruit, Jamun, Kamini, Kanji, Karanj, Kashid, Kesudo, Koner (Karan), Amla, Arjun, Badam, Bakaneem, Banyan Tree, Lemon, Kadam, Mahuva, Mango, Petro Farm, Sag, Shetur, Sisso, Rain tree, babul, neem, Woodapple
Site Manager
Sanjay Desai
Project Supervisor
Project Partners
Catch Foundation collaborated with following partners for enabling and sponsoring this dense forest.
WORLEY INDIA PVT LTD
Project Updates
Dec 2023
June 2024
22 Dec 2023
Activity: Manuring
31 Dec 2023
Activity: Plantation
15 Jan 2024
Activity: Cleaning weed
22 Jan 2024
Activity: Ploughing
31 Jan 2024
Activity: Ploughing
7 Feb 2024
Activity: Watering
15 Feb 2024
Activity:
22 Feb 2024
Activity: Watering
28 Feb 2024
Activity: Watering
7 Mar 2024
Activity:
Project Impact
Growing trees is one of the best way to tackle climate change and make our surrounding healthier and better.
Carbon Captured
1 tree captures 25 kg of carbon in a year. Our dense forest with 7,000 trees can capture over 1,75,000 kg in a year.
Oxygen supply
1 tree captures 25 kg of carbon in a year. Our dense forest with 7,000 trees can capture over 1,75,000 kg in a year.
Employment generated
On an avg. one forest site gives employment to 120 people for 3 years. Till now we have provided employment to X people with all sites.
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.”
Ganesh Bahire
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].
