🌳 The GreenPune Initiative
Pune Needs Trees.
We Are Planting Them.
A citizen-led urban greening movement — beginning 15 August 2026 at Mahadji Shinde Nagar. Our goal: 1 million trees in 10 years.
THE NEED
Why Pune Urgently Needs Urban Greening
Pune is one of India's fastest-growing cities — but its green cover is shrinking at an alarming rate. The consequences are already visible: rising temperatures, flooding, poor air quality, and loss of biodiversity.
Key Issues Facing Pune's Green Cover
- Urban Heat Island Effect: Densely built areas without tree cover are 3–5°C hotter than vegetated zones. Pune's temperatures have risen year on year.
- Flash Flooding: Without adequate tree root systems, rainwater runoff has increased, worsening flooding in low-lying areas.
- Air Quality: PM2.5 levels in Pune frequently exceed safe limits. Trees act as natural air filters, absorbing particulate matter.
- Biodiversity Loss: Tekdis (hillocks) and natural forests are being encroached upon, displacing native flora and fauna.
- Mental Wellbeing: Research links access to urban greenery with reduced stress, lower rates of anxiety, and stronger community bonds.
OUR FIRST EVENT
15 August 2026 — Independence Day Plantation Drive
On India's Independence Day, GreenPune will launch its first large-scale community plantation drive at Mahadji Shinde Nagar, Pune. The event is open to all residents, schools, and organisations.
Register
Sign up online. Bring your family, friends, and neighbours.
Bring a Sapling
If possible, bring a native species sapling. We'll guide you on which ones to choose.
Plant & Adopt
Plant your tree and take responsibility for watering and care in your neighbourhood.
PUNE'S GREEN HERITAGE
Officially Declared Forest Zones & Protected Areas in Pune
Pune has several officially declared reserved forests, biodiversity parks, and protected tekdis (hillocks). These are irreplaceable ecological lungs that must be preserved — and expanded.
Taljai Tekdi Forest
One of Pune's most important green lungs, home to over 100 bird species. Officially protected under Maharashtra Forest Dept.
Vetal Tekdi Forest
A biodiversity hotspot in central Pune. Declared reserved forest by the Maharashtra government.
Hanuman Tekdi (Katraj)
Supports diverse flora and fauna. Part of Pune's ring of protected hillocks.
Baner–Pashan Biodiversity Park
One of Pune's largest biodiversity parks with a lake, wetlands, and native vegetation corridors.
Parvati Hill
A protected heritage hillock with native tree species and panoramic views of Pune.
Sus–Bavdhan Hills
Part of the Western Ghats foothills. Subject to ongoing conservation efforts to prevent encroachment.
Katraj Lake Forest
The forested buffer around Katraj Lake. A critical water recharge zone and wildlife corridor.
Sinhagad Fort Forests
Dense forest surrounding the historic Sinhagad Fort. Protected by Maharashtra Forest Dept.
Tamhini Ghat (Mulshi)
Part of the Western Ghats — a UNESCO World Heritage biodiversity hotspot on Pune's western edge.
⚠️ Threats to Pune's Forests
- Illegal construction and encroachment on reserved forest land
- Road widening projects cutting through protected tekdi zones
- Lack of local community awareness and involvement in forest protection
- Insufficient compensatory plantation tracking when trees are felled
SAVE OUR RIVERS
Protecting Pune's Mula-Mutha River & Watershed Ecology
Urban tree cover plays a direct role in protecting Pune's rivers, groundwater aquifers, and monsoon runoff. Dense native roots filter urban pollutants, prevent topsoil erosion into Mula-Mutha riverbed, and absorb rainfall to recharge Pune's water table.
Pune's Mula and Mutha rivers are the lifelines of the city. Native tree plantation along riverbanks stops siltation and preserves aquatic ecology.
Deep native root systems act as natural sponges, absorbing monsoon water and replenishing Pune's drying underground aquifers.
Dense tree canopy reduces stormwater runoff speed, preventing topsoil erosion into storm drains and cutting urban flood risks in Pune.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Help Us Plant 1 Million Trees in Pune
Every tree matters. Your donation directly funds saplings, care equipment, volunteer coordination, and survival tracking for every tree we plant.
Plant 1 Tree
Covers the cost of one native sapling, planting, and 3-year care support.
Donate ₹500Plant 10 Trees
Make a real impact — fund a full row of trees in a neighbourhood.
Donate ₹5,000Sponsor a Grove
Name a grove after your family, school, or company. 50 trees with full tracking.
Donate ₹25,000🏦 Donation Account Details
Bank account details will be published shortly. To express interest in donating or for CSR partnerships, please write to us:
📧 donate@greenpune.in✅ All donations are used exclusively for tree plantation and follow-up care. Transparency reports will be published after each event.
🏢 CSR & Corporate Partnerships
Is your company looking to fulfil CSR obligations through meaningful, trackable environmental impact? GreenPune offers corporate plantation packages with GPS-tagged trees, survival reports, and branded grove signage.
📧 csr@greenpune.in