The Green Tamil Nadu Mission aims to increase the state's forest and tree canopy to 33% by planting native trees suited to local agro-climatic zones.
Native saplings distributed:
- Neem, Pungam, Marudham, Poovarasu, Jamun, Teak, and Malai Vembu.
Where to collect:
- Available at nominal rates (or free for public institutions) at all Forest Department Central Nurseries across districts.
- Schools, colleges, and NGOs can place bulk requisitions online at greentnmission.com.
Agro-forestry for farmers:
- Farmers can obtain commercial timber saplings for bund planting through Forest Extension Centers.