???? Bengaluru Urban Forest Restoration Mission (BUFRM) “From Concrete to Canopy – Restoring the Green Soul of Bengaluru” ???? Project Overview The Bengaluru Urban Forest Restoration Mission (BUFRM) is a large-scale, community-driven initiative aimed at transforming unused, degraded, and underutilized urban spaces into thriving micro-forests across Bengaluru. With rapid urbanization, the city faces rising temperatures, declining air quality, and shrinking green cover. BUFRM addresses these challenges by creating dense, native forests using scientifically proven methods such as the Miyawaki Method, ensuring faster growth and long-term ecological sustainability. ???? Mission Objectives ???? Develop dense urban forests in identified public and institutional lands ???? Improve air quality and reduce urban heat island effect ???? Enhance groundwater recharge and soil health ???? Restore urban biodiversity (birds, pollinators, native species) ???? Engage citizens, corporates, and students in climate action ???? Key Components 1. Site Identification & Preparation Selection of vacant lands, lake buffers, school campuses, and government spaces across Bengaluru. 2. Scientific Plantation Model High-density plantation of native species using the Miyawaki technique—creating forests that grow 10x faster and 30x denser than conventional plantations. 3. Community Participation Volunteer-driven plantation drives, “Adopt-a-Forest” programs, and school engagement initiatives. 4. Maintenance & Monitoring 3-year structured maintenance plan including watering, mulching, survival audits, and digital monitoring. ???? Proposed Impact (Phase 1) ???? 1,00,000+ trees planted ???? 50+ urban micro-forest sites ???????????????? 1,00,000+ citizens engaged ????️ Noticeable temperature reduction in micro-climates ????️ Significant improvement in local air quality ???? Why Crowdfunding? Urban forests are not just environmental assets—they are community-owned green lungs. Through crowdfunding, every citizen becomes a stakeholder in building a greener Bengaluru. ₹1000 = 1 Tree (Plantation + Maintenance) ₹5,000 - 50,000 = Mini Green Patch Contributor ₹50,000+ = Sponsor a Micro Forest ???? Expected Outcomes Cleaner air and healthier neighborhoods Reduced heat stress in urban zones Increased rainfall absorption and water retention Stronger community ownership of green spaces ???? Implementation Partner The project is spearheaded by Shreevatsa Edu-Care Foundation, with expertise in large-scale environmental, educational, and community development programs. ???? Call to Action “Be a part of Bengaluru’s green future.” Support BUFRM and help transform grey spaces into living forests.