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Afforestation

Kimsar in Rajaji National Park, near Rishikesh

Read about struggle of Kimsar people for a proper road and against isolation
Overview photo series about Kimsar



 Meeting of women from forest groups from many villages. To exchange experiences, discuss problems and get ideas about new initiatives.


 Women, man and youngsters come together for planting.


 Saplings of good fodder trees are produced in local nurseries.


 A specialist gives instructions.


 After digging a hole the sapling is planted.


 An oak tree, which is original in this area and gives good fodder.




 The youngsters like planting.


Go to the next page: photo series about investigation of the springs
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Photos: Himcon, Uttarakhand - Creative Commons