Practical Solution for Watering Trees

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR WATERING TREES

1. Adopt-a-Tree Program (वृक्ष दत्तक योजना)

Idea: Assign one tree to one local resident, shopkeeper, student, or senior citizen.

Give them a name tag (e.g. “Cared by Ravi Patil”)

Offer small gifts or certificates after 6 months of care

Create a WhatsApp group to remind and motivate them

2. Water-Saving Techniques

A. Bottle Drip Irrigation (No cost, reuse plastic bottles)

How to do it:

Take a 1- or 2-litre plastic bottle

Poke 2–3 tiny holes at the bottom

Bury it near the tree root and fill with water

Water slowly seeps into soil for 1–2 days

This reduces evaporation and saves 80% water!

B. Mulching (Dry leaves or grass)

Cover the base of tree with dry leaves/straw/coconut waste

Retains moisture for longer time

Also improves soil quality

3. Community Water Bank

Create a small “Tree Water Tank” in each area using:

Used water from washing vegetables or clothes (non-soapy)

Excess borewell water

Water from nearby school/hospital

Volunteers can fill watering cans daily.

4. Local Watering Volunteers

Involve:

Senior citizens, auto drivers, watchmen, students staying at home Give:

Tree map + watering schedule

₹5–₹10 incentive per tree (can use CSR/sponsor funds)

5. Sponsor a Tree-Waterer

Ask local donors or shops:

"Will you sponsor watering 5 trees for ₹100/month?"

Maintain a board:

“Watering support by: Shree Datta Medical Stores”

6. Select Drought-Resistant Trees

Focus on low-water trees like:

7. Water Only Twice a Week (Summer Only)

You don’t need to water daily! Once the tree is 2–3 months old:

Water deeply twice a week

Use 5–10 litres per watering This helps roots grow deeper.

8. Reward System for Tree Survival

Give rewards after 6 months:

Tree badges (“I saved a tree in Solapur”)

₹50 mobile recharge

Social media photo shoutouts

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