Conducting a training in water conservation and reforestation in rural MeghalayaA-frame trainingWater conservation in action: an on-contour swale in MeghalayaSwale collecting waterPlanting indigenous, food-bearing trees in MeghalayaDigging a swaleThe A-frame is used to determine the contours for the swalePlanting leguminous cover crops on the bund of the swale. The legumes fix nitrogen in the soil, improving the health of the poor soil‘Chop & Drop’ Once the legumes grow they are chopped and cover the soil.Watering the seedsLegumes growing after a few weeks on the swaleConnecting with the tribal people of Meghalaya
Garo Hills (Meghalaya)
A frame trainingTraining center in Garo HillsVisit of the CM Conrad SangmaLocation of the centerInside the training busEducational activities with childrenTraining groupKitchen unit
Khasi Hills (Meghalaya)
Training centerInside the training busSwale training with local school childrenA frame trainingTree planting at local schools
Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya)
The Plant 4 India center in Jaintia HillsSwales collecting waterPlanting nitrogen fixersSwale diggingLegumes used for nitrogen fixingMulchingSwale after some rain
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)
Planting food-bearing trees with the localsDigging the earthWateringWateringWe give each sapling all the support it needs: water, compost, mulch and a lot of love!Involving local childrenSaplings of indigenous drought-resistant food producing treesMobile reforestation unitInside the busKitchen and living areaFetching water for plantingTree with tree guardThe team with our neighborsConnecting with the local communityRelaxing after hours
