Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can be part of the campaign?
You can be actively involved in various parts of the project - identify areas to plant trees, create awareness, actually plant trees, help maintain them till they grow, raise funds, etc.
2. Can I volunteer for actual tree plantation process?
Yes. You can send a mail to greendream.bangalore@gmail.com and we would inform you about our community planting events.
3. Can we get help from GREEN DREAM team for planting trees in residential complexes and private properties?
We can help you with procurement of saplings. Further, if the area is large and accommodate more than 300 trees, we can assist you in the whole process.
4. Who will take care of the saplings once planted?
The GREEN DREAM team would take care of the saplings for a period spanning one year for all those which are planted in public spaces like lake shores, roads, public parks etc. Trees planted in Corporate spaces, residential complexes, schools etc have to be taken care of by respective representatives of these areas.
5. If I were to plant a tree, what should be the size of the pit?
| • | The size of each pit should be 2 ft x 2 ft x 2ft (Length, Width, and Depth). This size is very important for healthy growth of the trees. |
| • | The distance between each pit should be around 10ft and if there is any wall, the pit should be around 5 ft far from that. |
6. What is the process of plantation?
| • | Mix the Manure, which will be supplied along with the saplings (1 Tasala or approx 2 shovels) in the soil |
| • | Spread some of this mixture in the pit equally to make a thick layer |
| • | Remove the sapling out of the plastic very carefully (Preferably use a blade for this). Please make sure that you do not remove(dismantle) the soil which is surrounding the roots of the sapling. This is very-very important for the plant to survive as it is used to of this soil. |
| • | Put the sapling gently into the centre of the pit. |
| • | Now spread the remaining mixture (of soil and manure) gently surrounding the sapling. |
| • | Now pour 1 bucket full of water slowly (you can put your hand in the middle of the flow to reduce the force of water, so that the soil surrounding the sapling do not become loose). |
| • | Lastly, please do not throw/leave the plastic in the vicinity. |
7. How much time would it take for a sapling to be strong enough to take care of itself?
The first one year it is important to continuously monitor the plants over a regular period. The first two months are critical till the sapling takes roots in the soil. Ideally if it does not rain for more than 3 days then the plants should be watered.
8. What are some tools required for plantation?
a) Grub Hoe (For Digging, mixing etc) - Favada (hindi).
b) Pick Mattock for breaking hardened or rocky soils.
c) Tasala – to move the manure from one place to another.
d) Blade – to cut the plastic and carefully moving the sapling out of that.
9. Is it advisable to plant same types of trees in a given space?
No . Planting different types of trees iincreases ecological health, and boost the number and species of wildlife that come around. Planting different kinds of trees, make it less susceptible to devastation by insects and lessen the odds of losing a number of trees all at once to drought, high winds, or other natural occurrences.
10.What are some common trees for avenue roads?
Some of the common trees for avenue roads are Silver Oak, Singapore Cherry, Tamarind, Neem, Pongamia, Peepal, Banyan, Ficus among others.
11. What trees can be planted in residential complexes in the proximity of walls, underground pipes etc.?
Some trees which can be planted are Indian Coral Tree, Queen Crepe Myrtle and Silver Oak.
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