Targeted Beneficiaries
810
Saplings were planted in different places
250+
People participated in the plantation program
Bhoomithan Plantation Campaign
Funding/Support Organization
- Laxmi Cares
Project Duration
December 2013 to June 2022
Project Goal
The main objective was to contribute to environmental promotion by planting trees and conserving plants in the buffer zone areas of Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park.
Objective
- To enhance green cover and promote ecological restoration in the buffer zone areas.
- To engage local communities, schools, and stakeholders in plantation and conservation activities.
- To raise awareness on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
- To support long-term sustainability of planted saplings through community participation.
Key Activities / Interventions
- Plantation of saplings in selected community and institutional areas. .
- Community mobilization for tree plantation drives.
- School-based plantation programs and engagement activities.
- Distribution and placement of saplings in identified locations within buffer zone areas.
Geographical Location
Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park, Kathmandu
Project Outputs / Outcomes
- A total of 810 saplings were planted in different places.
- Of them, 30 saplings were planted at Pasikot, Budhanilkantha.
- 80 saplings were planted at Narayani Vidya Mandir School in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Ward-14, Shivanagar, Chitwan district.
- Around 600 saplings were planted in Godawari Municipality, Ward 13, Jharuwa Rashi, and Ward 14, Swaitbarahi.
- More than 250 people participated in the plantation program.
Learning
- Community participation played a key role in the successful implementation of plantation activities.
- School and local stakeholder engagement helped increase awareness on environmental conservation.
- Sustained care and monitoring are essential for ensuring the survival of planted saplings.
- Collaborative plantation efforts strengthened ownership among local communities.
Project description
The Bhoomithan Plantation Campaign focused on environmental conservation and ecological restoration through large-scale tree plantation activities in the buffer zone areas of Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park. Implemented with support from Laxmi Cares, the initiative aimed to increase green cover, improve local biodiversity, and promote environmental stewardship among communities.
The project mobilized local residents, students, and stakeholders to participate in plantation drives across multiple locations, including schools, public spaces, and municipal wards. Through collective action and community engagement, the campaign contributed to strengthening environmental awareness and encouraging long-term conservation practices in the region.
The project mobilized local residents, students, and stakeholders to participate in plantation drives across multiple locations, including schools, public spaces, and municipal wards. Through collective action and community engagement, the campaign contributed to strengthening environmental awareness and encouraging long-term conservation practices in the region.
Targeted Beneficiaries
350,000
Community people residing the river corridor
10
Schools covering 1000 students
500
IWWs and 2 aggregators (prioritizing vulnerable communities and women)