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Agroforestry Corridors

Tree-based livelihoods that stitch fragmented habitats back together.

Farmer producer collectives establish biodiverse tree belts, steward nurseries, and earn from climate-smart agroforestry markets.

SDG 12 · Responsible ConsumptionSDG 13 · Climate ActionSDG 15 · Life on Land
Agroforestry corridor with fruit trees and intercropped millets
1.1M+Trees stewarded
32Farmer producer groups
7.8 tCO₂e/ha/yrAverage carbon sequestration

Focus areas

Each pathway braids together community priorities, regenerative science, and equity-centred design.

01

Climate-ready nurseries

Women-led nurseries propagate native timber, fruit, and NTFP species with traceable seed stock.

02

Corridor design & soil restoration

Multi-strata planting and soil microbiome rebuilds prevent monocultures and improve moisture retention.

03

Market access & carbon readiness

Collectives bundle produce, resin, and verified carbon assets for premium buyers and MRV.

How we partner

Long-term partnerships move through co-design, demonstration, and scale with continuous learning loops.

  1. 1

    Landscape-level planning

    Blend biodiversity surveys, community mapping, and land tenure reviews to prioritise corridors.

  2. 2

    Phased planting & aftercare

    Integrated agroforestry calendars ensure survival rates stay above 85% across seasons.

  3. 3

    Value-chain enablement

    Aggregation centres, women-led SHGs, and digital traceability connect farmers to steady buyers.

Outcomes we track

  • Biodiversity corridors reconnect habitats for pollinators, birds, and small mammals.
  • Farmers diversify incomes through timber, fruit, and non-timber forest products.
  • Verified carbon and biodiversity credits unlock new revenue streams for communities.

“Trees now pay for our children’s college. The corridor is also bringing back the hornbills we grew up with.”

Dhriti PawarNursery entrepreneur, Gadchiroli

Grow climate corridors with us

Fund native nurseries, regenerative planting, and community market access that keep forests standing.

Explore other pathways

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Farmer Field Schools

Demonstration plots, crop labs, and peer-led coaching that help smallholders adopt climate-smart practices without risking their harvest.

SDG 2 · Zero HungerSDG 5 · Gender EqualitySDG 13 · Climate Action
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Water Stewardship

Watershed coalitions restore catchments, deploy nature-based infrastructure, and set up commons governance that keeps every farm hydrated.

SDG 6 · Clean Water & SanitationSDG 11 · Sustainable CitiesSDG 15 · Life on Land
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Circular Markets

Producer-owned facilities turn farm residues into value-added products, green energy, and dignified jobs.

SDG 7 · Affordable & Clean EnergySDG 8 · Decent WorkSDG 12 · Responsible Consumption