🌱 Project Overview

The River Green Guard Project is a unique initiative to protect and rejuvenate riverbanks through the plantation of native trees and community participation. This ecological intervention will not only prevent soil erosion but also beautify the riverside, conserve biodiversity, and provide an emotional space where trees may be planted in memory of loved ones.

🎯 Project Aim

  1. ✅ Prevent Soil Erosion along the riverbank.
  2. ✅ Preserve Native Tree Species and promote biodiversity.
  3. ✅ Beautify Ghats & Riversides with greenery.
  4. ✅ Create Living Memorials by allowing people to plant trees in honor of the departed.
  5. ✅ Engage Community Participation in protecting local ecosystems.

📍 Pilot Project Location

Mahula Saswan Ghat, Beldanga, Murshidabad (West Bengal)

A culturally significant riverside, now to be transformed into an ecological and emotional sanctuary.

📅 Starting Date

Guru Purnima – 2024

(Auspicious day symbolizing wisdom, dedication, and tradition – aligning beautifully with the spirit of the project)

🌳 Tree Species to be Planted

Focus on native and sacred species with strong root systems for erosion control:

Boxnut (Paniala)

Bokul (Mimusops elengi)

Serish (Albizia lebbeck)

Chatim (Alstonia scholaris)

Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) – Especially vital for riverbank health

👥 Participants & Collaborators

Local Community Members

Golok Baba Ashram Authority

Mission Green Universe Foundation (Lead Organizer)

 

🛠️ Activities & Components

Pre-plantation Soil and Site Assessment

Tree Plantation Ceremony on Guru Purnima

Community Engagement Sessions (Tree care, traditional knowledge, and memory dedication)

Tree ID Tags with Dedications

Monthly Volunteer Watch Team (“River Green Guards”)

Beautification through Bamboo Fencing & Signage

 

📢 Symbolism & Social Message

> “One Tree for One Soul – A River Remembers”

The project invites people to connect spiritually and emotionally with nature. Each tree becomes a symbol of remembrance, a protector of the land, and a contributor to a greener legacy.

 

🔗 Future Plans

Expand to other Ghats and riverbanks across Murshidabad and Bengal.

Establish a River Biodiversity Corridor under Mission Green Universe Foundation’s long-term climate resilience goals.

Led by: Ardhendu Biswas

A committed grassroots environmental movement working to connect people, planet, and purpose.

 

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