Trees for Water
IndiaThe project is located in the Maharashtra state which is suffering from severe droughts in recent years due to seasonal water scarcity, limiting the access to potable water of the most marginalized communities in India. Short periods of heavy rainfall and absence of vegetation are major factors for soil erosion and land degradation. Trees protect against soil erosion and make the soil more permeable, thus improving groundwater availability.
Fast growing and soil fertilizing species
These trees are strong and easy to grow. Commonly planted in large quantities, they build the base of a plantation system.
Pongamia pinnata
Indian beech
Acacia auriculiformis
Earleaf Acacia
Tectona grandis
Saag
Bambusa vulgaris
Bans
Sapindus mukorossi
Rita
Azadirachta indica
Neem
Dalbergia sissoo
Fast-growing
Fruit and medicinal species
These trees produce the most delicious fruits or very useful ingredients for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
Anacardium occidentale
Cashew
Mangifera indica
Mango tree
Phyllanthus emblica
Amla
Psidium guajava
Peru
Citrus limon
Lemon
Annona reticulata
Custard apple
Syzygium cumini
Jamun
Alstonia scholaris
Saatvila
Tamarindus indica
Tamarind
Artocarpus heterophyllus
jackfruit
Rare and magnificent species
Some trees impress by their sheer size or longevity, while others hold their particular beauty from their inner fight against the threats of extinction that loom upon them.
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Tamana
VAT will be added at checkout if applicable