Afforestation

Afforestation is a greenery initiative started by Thuvakkam with the intention to increase green cover in our nation. In association with the various government entities, Thuvakkam is able to create luscious green forests in South India, Tamil Nadu, and Hyderabad and expand the scope of increasing the green cover over the other parts of the nation.

Miyawaki Method of Plantation

Thuvakkam started the Urban Forest project after being inspired by the Miyawaki Method to create a forest in just 20 to 30 years. The trees planted by this method grow 10 times much faster and 30 times denser than conventional forests. It’s an ideal method for creating diverse forest ecosystems within a short span of time. The forests become self-sustainable after three years of plantation making their soil
nutritious and supporting local wildlife.

Native Tree Plantation

Native tree plantation is one of the foremost methods by Thuvakkam under our Afforestation program. The native tree plantation method follows a distanced sapling placement methodology which is suitable for very large spaces available. Native tree plantation enables us in conservation of our indigenous species in their original form. Native Tree Plantation also copes in building an resilient infrastructure against the current global climate crisis.

Ecoscape Model

As the forests grow and thrive, creating an ecosystem of itself, Thuvakkam enhances the space for the neighbourhood. Pathways amongst the trees for nature connects, huts constructed of sustainable eco-friendly materials, solar street lamps, miniature ponds, kids' play area, and more are created within the space. This engages the local community and people, thereby investing them in the forests continued upkeep and care.

Agro-Forestry

Creating sustainability not only in the forests, but the people that nurture them as well. By understanding the classification of good producing crops, their growth and maturity cycle, Thuvakkam has created a new model of Viable agroforestry. By inter plantation of species that bolster each other’s’
growth, the forest is able to flourish at a pace that provides produce for the caretakers. And with different crops becoming viable in different seasons, the soil nourishment is retained and there is a periodic return from the plants, sustaining the community.