Project Title:

Commercial Forestry Plantation – Green Canopy Initiative

Project Location: Village Chak 25, Tehsil & District Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan Project Size: Total Area: 100 Canals (Approx. 12.5 Acres) Plantation Details:

• Total Number of Plants: 50,000
• Plant Varieties:
  • Sufaida (Eucalyptus camaldulensis): 30,000
  • Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo): 10,000
  • Kikar (Acacia nilotica): 5,000
  • Mulberry (Morus alba): 5,000

Project Objectives:

• To develop a sustainable source of commercial timber and fuel wood.
• To improve local biodiversity and soil fertility.
• To provide shelter belts and windbreaks to protect nearby farmland.
• To support carbon sequestration and contribute to climate action goals.

Project Timeline:

• Land Preparation: Feb 2023 – March 2023
• Planting Season: March 2023 – May 2023
• Ongoing Maintenance: Weed control, irrigation, and pest management conducted throughout the year.

Irrigation Method:

• Drip and flood irrigation using tube well and canal water sources.

Employment & Community Impact:

• Direct Jobs Created: 20 daily wage laborers employed during plantation season.
• Ongoing Maintenance Staff: 5 permanent caretakers.
• Community Engagement: Local community engaged for watch & ward. Priority given to nearby villages for labor supply.

Survival Rate:

• Current Plant Survival Rate: 85% (monitored quarterly)
• Replacement planting conducted during monsoon season.

Sustainability Practices:

• Organic fertilization with farmyard manure.
• Integrated pest management to reduce chemical use.
• Use of native species to promote local ecology.

Expected Yield:

• First Harvest: Partial thinning in 5-7 years for fuelwood and poles.
• Full Harvest: Commercial timber production in 10-12 years.

Future Plans:

• Expansion to 200 canals in next phase.
• Development of nursery to supply 100,000 saplings annually to private and government reforestation projects.
• Partnership opportunities with NGOs for community-driven plantation on marginal lands.