Govindi Tree

The Govindi tree, a deciduous tree of small to moderate size, boasts a short bole and wide-reaching crown. Its grayish-brown stem bark, whether smooth or longitudinally wrinkled, characterizes it. Night-blooming, white flowers with short stalks are a notable feature. The fruit, a shining yellow or pinkish-yellow globose, darkens as it ripens, its pulp becoming viscid. Leaves arranged spirally and attached to long stalks, vary in shape, measuring 2–16 by 1.2–10 cm, often with pointed tips. Sapling leaf blades exhibit strongly toothed margins. This tree significantly contributes to farmers’ economic enhancement.

Impact in Numbers 

Carbon Fixed  600 Kgs.

CO₂ reduction from the atmosphere by 2200 Kgs.

Increase in farmer income by 2000 INR per year after maturity.

Tree Dimensions on Maturity.

Maximum height of the tree (m)	25
Tree canopy spread (m)	20
Tree trunk diameter (inches)	20

 

Value to the farmer

The timber finds use in construction, while the sticky and slimy fruit pulp serves as a basis for making glue. Edible leaves, convertible into plates and cigar wrappers, offer versatility. Moreover, the plant features diverse applications in medicine. The immature fruits doubled as pickles, and a source of vegetable fodder, contribute to its utility. The leaves, a provider of fodder, accompany the plant’s wide array of benefits. Additionally, the seed kernel exhibits medicinal properties, often cultivated for its fruits across its natural distribution range.

About the Project – Plant a Govindi Tree

Upon receiving the saplings, farmers will also receive comprehensive technical knowledge of their cultivation. This long-term project aims to provide continuous support to farmers for a duration of 3 years. Additionally, farmers will have the opportunity to be part of a group. They will be encouraged and educated about the benefits they can expect from growing these trees. Furthermore, these trees will be an integral component of a larger set distributed to farmers, contributing significantly to the improvement of their economic status.

Technology

The project utilizes geotagging to track the location of the trees. GPS technology is employed to mark the area boundaries accurately. Furthermore, farmer details, along with corresponding images, are recorded and documented. All the relevant data is efficiently captured and directly stored through mobile apps, facilitating real-time field data collection. Moreover, the process includes calculating the yearly carbon fixation, using expert-developed equations for various tree species in dedicated applications and reports. The project ensures total transparency throughout the data acquisition, storage, and analysis processes.

Impact assessment

The team actively measures the impact project generates on wildlife and farmers. Regular intervals are set for capturing all the relevant data, which is then analyzed by comparing it with the previous data collected on the same parameters, calculated a few months ago. Moreover, the observed changes are carefully measured against the planned results, enabling a comprehensive assessment of progress and effectiveness. Additionally, this data-driven approach ensures that the project’s impact can be accurately evaluated and necessary adjustments can be made to achieve the desired outcomes.

Reports

The project reports are prepared and sent to the contributors. The report covers the following

1) Trees status as on the last visit made

2) Any mortality in the trees planted

3) Carbon fixed in MT from the start of the project

4) Economic impact on the farmers.

5) Ecological impact created.