Tree planting procedure.

1. The planting location should be at least 6 feet away from the edge of the
Road/Fence/Compound wall. Multiple row plating is preferable. The space
between each row is 4’. The adjacent row planting location will be Zigzag
with respect to the previous or succeeding row.
2. The tree should not be placed below an electric line.
3. The location of the pit should not be where water logging takes place.
4. The tree should be planted either in protected area or in a place which is easy
reachable for people to water and protect.
5. Watering and replanting should be scheduled and suitably monitored.
6. A minimum gap of 7 feet and maximum gap of 9 feet to be maintained
between trees.
7. The seedling should not be planted in the shade of another grown tree.
Methodology of tree planting:
1. Pit preparation:
• For red soil and clay soil, the dimensions of the pit are 2’x2’x2’
• For sandy soil or loose soil the dimensions are 1.5’x1.5’x1.5’.
• The dug out pit should be refilled with a mixture of compost and dug out top
soil.
• The compost should be evenly mixed with the soil.
• Green bio mass (leaves) or non-composted material should not be put into the
pit.
2. Planting:
• The plastic cover should be removed carefully using blade or knife such that
the clump of soil is not broken. This decides or ensures 70% survival of the
plant.
• If roots are grown out of the packet, it needs to be carefully cut before
planting.
• The entire soil clump, holding the plant should be place below ground level.
• After closing the pit, do not compress or harden the pit by stamping on it or by
other means.
• Create a basin around the pit for better watering.
• Mulch the tree seedling after plantation with bio mass (leaves or dried plant material )