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At 73, Chandrakanth faced many naysayers when he transitioned to #agroforestry. The question of whether tree-based farming was worth the risk did not dissuade him. He candidly reflected, "When everything else fades, the trees will remain—they are nature's healers. I had no doubts about the trees, but natural farming coupled with water scarcity made the transition more challenging. The support from SayTrees through training and expert connections provided me with the right approach at the right time." To sustain his saplings, Chandrakanth relied on his horse to transport water. "I would fill canisters from nearby canals, and my horse and I would gallop to the land. It sounds cinematic, but we are living in times when lived stories inspire communities, not just audiences," he shares. Chandrakanth's courage just needed a support system. You can help more farmers like Chandrakanth as they farm in the most trying times of anthropological climate change. Get involved in our cause by spreading the word, contacting us at info@saytrees.org for more information, or donating at www.saytrees.org/donate. #climatechange #climateaction #farmer #andhrapradesh #impact #ourwork #csr #csrinitiave #story #video

Join our "Farmer First Future in #Maharashtra" movement! Whether you're from Maharashtra or call it your home, help us plant fruit trees with small, marginal, and marginalised tribal farmers of Melghat. Make a difference today! Why you should not sleep on it? In the undulating arras of Melghat's tribal belt, where traditional crops yield meagre returns, SayTrees is nurturing a verdant transformation. Recognizing the limitations of these slopes, farsighted farmers are embracing the potential of fruit tree cultivation. Witnessing a remarkable display of communal solidarity, farmers from Kajaldoh, Bodu, Borda, Palshya, and Kulangana join hands, their collective efforts exceeding 40,000 meticulously dug pits. This exemplifies the indomitable potential of making a difference for small marginal and marginalised under-resourced farmers. (of your homeland) #climateaction #climatechange #community #trees #tribal #future #farmer #csr #csrindia #image #maharashtra

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐮! 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 ��𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 Since 2022, we've been transforming a landfill in Somasundarpalay via natural reclamation. This community-driven project, backed by generous corporate donors, is an exemplary execution of how we can make a difference in core urban spaces like Bengaluru. While green spaces become a premium selling point for estates, we're making nature accessible for everyone by planting in common lands. This makes "nature bathing" an equitable and inclusive experience for all. Join our tribe! Catch up with your friends and family to voice your support for our cause or donate at www.saytrees.org/donate to make a difference. #climateaction #climatechange #environment #csr #impact #beforeafter #csrinitiative #ourwork #success #stories

𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡!!! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 Years of mono-cropping left her with a meagre income, dependent on chance and tradition. Through our program, Annamma was introduced to soil-friendly methods, multi-cropping, and multi-layered tree plantation. These activities has significantly boosted her income by increasing her farm's productivity via diversified assets. Now, she's selling fresh vegetables weekly in her local "farmer bazaar", which she also uses for household consumption. We extend our heartfelt thanks to LTIMindtree for their support. Our deep gratitude goes to Paneesh Rao and Pratyush Kumar Panda for their exceptional commitment to our cause and for leading the continued support systems aligned with our shared vision towards a #FarmerFirstFuture #climatechange #climateaction #csr #csrindia #csrinitiative #success #impact #story #ourwork #image #ngo #impactinvestment

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!!! 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦'𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠! Southern India’s arid farmlands are showing significant benefit from our flagship agroforestry program, "Climate-Proofing Farms and Livelihoods." This innovative approach integrates trees into agricultural landscapes to enhance sustainability. Trees act as windbreaks, reducing soil erosion and boosting moisture retention in dry climates. Cultivating fruit and timber trees alongside traditional crops has increased yields even in regions with limited rainfall. Farmers diversify their income through multi-layered fruit harvesting and poly-cropping while participating in carbon offset initiatives. By mitigating climate change through these sustainable practices, farmers not only improve their livelihoods but also contribute to a healthier environment, earning rewards for their efforts. (C. Ramalingam's farmland, featured in the image below, is located in Kappatralla) #climateaction #climatechange #csr #farming #farmer #andhrapradesh #india #image #impact #impactstory #thenandnow #ourwork

एक झाड, एक वाट : हिरवा महाराष्ट्र, सर्वजणांचा साथ (𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐫𝐚, 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝) We stand with Maharashtra's vision to increase the green cover by 10% every year for the next 10 years by aiming to plant 10 million saplings across 1,000 villages by 2035. If you call Maharashtra your home, help us grow a green, inclusive tomorrow. You can write to info@saytrees.org or donate at www.saytrees.org/donate #climateaction #climatechange #maharshtra #forest #csr #csrindia #csrinitiative #impact #ourwork #video

Huge thanks to PwC India for their commitment to the environment! #sustainability #miyawaki #treesforlife #pwcindia

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭, #𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Small, marginal and marginalized farmers can create a more resilient ecosystem by integrating trees into farmland. This restores vital nutrients to the soil and provides much-needed shade and wind protection for crops. Agroforestry empowers these communities by offering a diversified harvest, with fruits and timber alongside their crops. This translates to greater food security and economic opportunity. Let's support the spread of agroforestry as a powerful tool to heal our landscapes and empower our people. Write to info@saytrees.org to find out how you can support a farmer via trees #worlddersertificationday #june17 #unitednations #climateaction #unclimate #climatechange #drought #farmer #farmland #solutuion #csr #csrindia

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧��𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 #𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬  65,000 saplings were planted since April 2022 at this natural reclamation project. We led multi-stakeholder efforts to clean the land and revitalize the soil, paving the way for an urban micro-forest to flourish. #climateaction #climatechange #bengaluru #karnataka #csr #csrindia #csrinitiative #video

High fives for our Tree-EO! Lt Commander Deokant Payasi (retd). We just won a #GoodAirAward for all our tree-mendous work! Let’s party! Help us plant more #trees by contributing on www.saytrees.org/donate #ceo #winning #award #delhi #csr #csrindia #climatechange #climateaction #repost #plantations #recognition