“Plant a tree and save millions of lives” 

Plantations are important for the environment because they can help preserve water and soil, improve air quality, and support biodiversity: 

Preserving water and soil - Trees' root systems help stabilize soil and prevent erosion and landslides. Plantation forests can also act as watersheds, controlling water flow and reducing the risk of flooding while ensuring a steady supply of clean water. 

Improving air quality - Trees produce oxygen and reduce pollution, making the air cleaner and the environment safer. 

Supporting biodiversity - Sustainable plantations can help protect natural forests and biodiversity by maintaining natural vegetation on 35-40% of the land. Wildlife corridors can also help by connecting habitats, which can increase genetic biodiversity and attract pollinators that are important for agriculture. 

 

01 July 2016 

Tree plantation by Nature Friend Society (NFS) Panvel at Shivaji Nagar (Ajivali, Panvel). 

08 July 2017 

 

Tree plantation by Nature Friend Society (NFS) Panvel at Nandgaon Forest Area 

17 June 2018 

Tree plantation by Nature Friend Society (NFS) Panvel at Nandgaon Forest Area 

16 June 2024 

On June 16, 2024, at Palaspe (Ganeshwadi), Protected Forest Survey No. 137 saplings were planted by Nature Friend Society (NFS) Panvel along with Forest Department Panvel.