Description

Plant Trees for Leopards and contribute for conservation of wildlife and biodiversity. You will get an eTreeCertificate™ with a unique tree identification number and you can locate the project on the Grow Tree’s website.

For ambush creatures such as leopards, the role of forest cover cannot be undermined. In the journal, Ecological Indicators, a study has shown that forest cover can impact the presence of leopards.

The plantation project involves the plantation of trees in the Van Panchayats of Okhalkanda, Rambagh and Dhari Block in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. .

Target – 50,000 trees, planted 25,000 trees. Tree species Banj (Quercus leucotricophora) is particularly valuable for fuelwood, while Bhimal (Grevia optiva) serves as an excellent source of fodder and firewood. Additionally, the Deodar (Cedrus deodara) tree offers essential timber and the Indian Soapberry (Sapindus Mukorossi) yields soapnuts, a significant forest resource. The Khasru Oak (Quercus semecarpifolia) contributes to dry season fodder, durable timber and firewood while the Dwarf Bamboo (Chimnobabusa falcata) serves as yet another valuable forest product

Social Impact

In response to the increase in leopard attacks in Nainital District, Okhalkhanda block, the Trees for Leopards® project has been launched. The primary mission of this tree plantation project is to expand the green cover of the area, creating a space for the leopards and other wildlife to thrive, thereby reducing instances of encounters with humans. Moreover, the project seeks to empower local communities through sustainable ecotourism and responsible forest utlisation. This holistic approach supports a healthy ecosystem and facilitates a harmonious ecosystem