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WerestorelandandwaterinIndia,
then stay to witness the impact.
Eighteen years of planting, water conservation, livelihoods enhancement and monitoring — across 19 states, with the farmers, land authorities and volunteers who live with the results.
Founded in 2007, still on the same ground
SayTrees began as a group of volunteers united by a common passion under the leadership of Kapil Sharma and Deokant Payasi in 2007. Later, it was formally registered as a non-profit trust, co-founded by Kapil, an IT professional deeply committed to fighting climate change, and Deokant Payasi, a retired Indian Naval officer who shared the same vision. SayTrees began as a small, volunteer-led response to the city’s rapidly vanishing green cover. What started with weekend tree plantation drives has today grown into a nationally respected environmental organisation delivering nature-based solutions across 18 Indian states and 2 Union Territories.
Our Purpose
Discover and scale solutions to combat climate change to enhance human and the planet's well-being.
Our Vision
Scaled up climate change solutions on one million hectares of landscapes and water bodies across the globe, impacting ten million livelihoods, and sequestering ten million MT of carbon by 2035.
Since 2007
Founded in 2007 under the leadership of Kapil Sharma and co-founded by Deokant Payasi, SayTrees began as a group of volunteers united by a shared passion for the environment. Today, it has grown into a nationally respected environmental organisation working across 18 Indian states and 2 Union Territories.
Eighteen years, counting
Every figure here comes from site records kept by the teams who did the work. Our audited accounts and annual reports are published in full.
10M+
Trees planted
Since 2007, across 19 states and 2 union territories
200+
Miyawaki urban forests
Dense native planting on small city plots
59+
Lakes and water bodies restored
Adding about 5 billion litres of holding capacity
20k+
Farmers in agroforestry
Trees on farmland, for income as well as cover
Where the work is happening
Explore our ongoing and completed reforestation projects across India.
3.2M+ trees planted
Agroforestry
Combining agriculture and forestry to create sustainable farming systems that benefit both farmers and the environment. Recognized as a Top Innovation under the Trillion Tree Challenge - India.
500M+ liters conserved
Water Conservation
Restoring lakes, creating rainwater harvesting systems, and promoting sustainable water management practices to build water-secure and climate-resilient communities.
1M+ trees planted
Urban Forestry
Creating dense, biodiverse forests in urban areas using the Miyawaki method to improve air quality, reduce urban heat island effects, and enhance quality of life for city dwellers.
1M+ trees planted
Social Forestry
Supporting local communities with sustainable agroforestry practices.
50+ biogas units
Clean Energy
Our Clean Energy and Waste Management initiatives promote renewable energy solutions and sustainable waste management to reduce carbon emissions and create a circular economy.
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59+ lakes restored
Lake Restoration - Bangalore
Urban lake restoration and rejuvenation projects in Bangalore to revive polluted lakes and improve groundwater recharge.
Many ways to make a difference
There are many ways you can contribute to our mission of creating a greener planet. Join us in making a difference!
Volunteer
Join our tree planting events and help us make a direct impact on the environment.
Join as volunteerOrganize an Event
Host a tree planting event with your community, school, or organization.
Plan an eventCorporate Partnership
Partner with us for CSR initiatives and employee engagement activities.
Become a partner
Upcoming events
🌱 Green Bengaluru 2026 - 15 Lakh Saplings Plantation 🏆
June 27, 2026 | Saturday
Dr. Shivarama Karanth Layout, Near Chikkabanavara, Bengaluru
Join SayTrees and BDA for an attempt to plant 1.5 million native saplings in a single day — a Guinness World Record in the making.
Completed events
Volunteering Plantation Event - Miyawaki Plantation Method
November 16, 2025 | Sunday | 8:00 AM onwards
Bangalore University Gnana Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560056
This event has been successfully completed. Thank you to all volunteers who participated!
Follow our journey
Follow our journey on social media and be part of our growing community dedicated to environmental conservation.
Latest from SayTrees 🌱
Featured in Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat, SayTrees Environmental Trust is one of India's most credible, science-led environmental organisations. What began as a small volunteer-driven effort in 2007 has today grown into a nationwide movement delivering large-scale climate and nature-based solutions across India.
- 🌳10+ million trees planted and 200+ Miyawaki urban forests created across cities
- 🌾20,000+ farmers empowered through agroforestry and sustainable livelihood programs
- 💧59+ lakes and water bodies restored, adding 5 billion litres of water-holding capacity
- 🌍Impact delivered across 18 Indian states and 2 Union Territories
Trusted by our partners
Hear from our volunteers, partners, and supporters about their experiences with SayTrees.
"SayTrees Environmental Trust and Dell Technologies through its Planet ERG came together to plant one million trees across India and the experience for me and everyone involved has been phenomenal. The passion of each team member at SayTrees, strategic approach, and thorough process from soil testing to native species selection have delivered an outstanding 85% plus survival rate. Their ability to engage our employees through workshops and volunteering has fostered genuine ownership. SayTrees' commitment to regular reporting and transparency has kept us informed and motivated, while their cost-effective approach has ensured maximum impact. This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration and environmental stewardship. We're thrilled to continue our journey with SayTrees towards a greener India."
Archana Jain
Consultant, Business Operations and ERG Planet - Dell Technologies
"It is a pleasure to share a testimonial for SayTrees. SayTrees has been a long-standing partner for positive climate initiatives. The organization has mastered the art of urban forestry and instilled confidence in scaling beyond its current capacity. SayTrees is quick in learning, has a team on the ground and is superbly connected with the younger generation. SayTrees brings value to our commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable world. SayTrees is an able partner to demonstrate our commitment to an environmentally sustainable world. Climate change and positive climate action are real, and SayTrees is a testament to striving toward making the earth a more livable planet."
Nirbhay Lumde
CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Private Limited Director, Sustainability & CSR.
"We are delighted to partner with SayTrees. When I chaired the Green Team India, one of my objectives was to plant one tree for every ADI employee in India. And thanks to our partnership with SayTrees we achieved that in 2022. They made it easy for us to plant trees and ensure their survival."
Rajesh Mahapatra
Analog Devices India Pvt. Ltd. Senior Engineering Manager, Software CoE
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Trees Planted with your ₹1,000 donation