In Nemai Nagar village (Jhargram district, West Bengal), our partner Symagine Solutions held meetings with local villagers to identify 20 committed tribal households ready to restore nature through agroforestry. The planting took place during India’s monsoon season, an ideal time for young trees to take root and thrive thanks to abundant rainfall. 400 saplings were planted in community areas. Symagine provided hands-on training in planting techniques, organic manure use and sapling care. They’ll continue to monitor the trees to ensure healthy growth and long-term impact. Next to this, a nursery was set up in the village. The tree nursery is managed by the community and supported by Symagine’s team to ensure long-term planting capacity and care.