Brikkho Foundation Grows 2,000 Trees with 500 Guardians

Somnath Ghosh started the Brikkho Foundation in Santiniketan, India, to care for trees that are often planted and then forgotten.

The foundation calls itself India's first 'Orphanage Home for Trees' because it provides a system of guardianship for neglected trees.

Ghosh and his team plant native trees and ensure their survival through regular monitoring and maintenance.

People can adopt a tree for a one-time fee of Rs 600, and the foundation provides updates on the tree's growth.

The foundation has planted over 2,000 trees with a 95% survival rate and has over 500 guardians.

They also work on river clean-up campaigns and community care programs.

The foundation's mission is to create a greener future and promote the bond between knowledge and nature.