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Agroforestry in India

Agroforestry

Combining agriculture and forestry to create sustainable farming systems that benefit both farmers and the environment. Our approach is recognized as a Top Innovation under the Trillion Tree Challenge - India.

7,000+

Farmers Engaged

3.5M+

Trees Planted

40%

Average Income Increase

7,000+

Hectares Restored

Our Approach to Agroforestry

Our agroforestry program focuses on integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, enhance water retention, and provide additional income streams for farmers.

Environmental Benefits

  • Carbon sequestration
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Soil erosion prevention
  • Enhanced water infiltration

Socioeconomic Benefits

  • Diversified income sources
  • Increased crop yields
  • Enhanced food security
  • Climate resilience

Sustainable Growth

  • Long-term productivity
  • Reduced external inputs
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Scalable solutions

Agroforestry Systems We Implement

We implement various agroforestry systems tailored to local conditions and farmer needs, each designed to maximize environmental and economic benefits.

Multi-layer Cropping

Multi-layer Cropping

Cultivating fruit, timber, and native trees in layered formations to optimize land use, restore ecosystems, and diversify farm output.

  • Increased yield per unit area
  • Enhanced biodiversity and pest control
  • Improved microclimates and moisture retention
  • Diversified and resilient income sources
Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative Agriculture

Using composting, natural inputs, and water-efficient practices to restore degraded soils and promote sustainable farming.

  • Restored soil health and fertility
  • Reduced chemical dependency
  • Improved groundwater recharge
  • Increased climate resilience
Farmer Transition Journey

Farmer Transition Journey

A support model that guides farmers through sustainable practices with training, inputs, and continuous monitoring for long-term success.

  • Structured 2-year support with inputs and training
  • 150% increase in annual income
  • Reduced migration through improved livelihoods
  • Monitored reduction in chemical usage

Our Agroforestry Across India

Explore our agroforestry projects across different states in India and their impact on local communities and ecosystems.

Interventions Across India

Map of India showing interventions
Haryana
Trees Planted:2,000
Delhi
Trees Planted:2,070
Uttarakhand
Trees Planted:10,000
Maharashtra
Trees Planted:215,737
Madhya Pradesh
Trees Planted:113,300
Chhattisgarh
Trees Planted:8,000
Uttar Pradesh
Trees Planted:9,000
Odisha
Trees Planted:148,210
Telangana
Trees Planted:29,125
Andhra Pradesh
Trees Planted:1,424,590
Karnataka
Trees Planted:779,054
Tamil Nadu
Trees Planted:80,132

States with Highest Impact

Andhra Pradesh

1,424,590

Trees Planted

Karnataka

779,054

Trees Planted

Maharashtra

215,737

Trees Planted

Odisha

148,210

Trees Planted

Madhya Pradesh

113,300

Trees Planted

Tamil Nadu

80,132

Trees Planted

Telangana

29,125

Trees Planted

Uttarakhand

10,000

Trees Planted

State-wise Impact

Success Stories

Real stories of transformation from farmers who have adopted our agroforestry practices.

Farmer success story

Ecological Restoration in Sadahalli, Bangalore

On 11th August 2021, in Sadahalli village, Devanahalli Taluka, Bangalore, SayTrees launched a transformative afforestation project—uniting science and community action to combat climate challenges.

Today, the site flourishes with 5,700 native trees, selected meticulously to match the region's soil profile, microclimate, and biodiversity needs. A multi-layered planting strategy—featuring shrubs, sub-trees, canopy, and emergent species—has turned this once underutilized land into a thriving ecological haven.

The project has significantly boosted carbon sequestration, enhanced soil permeability, and contributed to groundwater recharge. Moreover, it has created a safe habitat for pollinators and small fauna, establishing a local microclimate that regulates temperature and filters air in this peri-urban zone.

This initiative goes beyond plantation—it is a climate solution rooted in science, stewardship, and sustainable community engagement.

Tribal community success story

Empowering Tribal Communities in Maharashtra

Our agroforestry initiatives with tribal communities in Palghar district have created sustainable livelihoods while preserving traditional knowledge. By integrating fruit trees with traditional crops, these communities have enhanced their food security and income stability.

The project has especially benefited women farmers, who now lead many of the agroforestry activities. With training in nursery management, grafting techniques, and marketing, these women have become champions of sustainable agriculture in their communities.

Across Maharashtra's farming regions—including Satara, Amravati, Beed, Buldhana, Sambhajinagar, and Palghar—this transformation is gaining momentum. From 2022 to 2024, over 3,200 farmers have joined hands to plant more than 380,000 saplings through SayTrees' one-day agroforestry program:

  • 2022: 163 farmers planted 14,940 saplings
  • 2023: 899 farmers planted 73,458 saplings
  • 2024: 2,200+ farmers planted 291,549+ saplings

This growing movement blends sustainability with profitability—empowering farmers to build climate-resilient, self-sustaining agricultural ecosystems, one sapling at a time.

Support Our Agroforestry Initiative

Help us expand our agroforestry programs to more farmers and communities across India. Your support can transform degraded lands into productive, sustainable farming systems.

Join the Agroforestry Movement

Together, we can transform agriculture, restore landscapes, and create sustainable livelihoods for farming communities across India.