Step1- Site Readiness- Required for 3 years
Pre Project Infrastructure
Sl No.
Item
Running water
Security
Specification
Description
Hose pipe with
Make arrangements for
shower, water pump. water supply to the forest.
Fencing
To protect the forest from
any cattle or human
disturbance. 100% of
afforestation should be
protected.
Maintenance
Staff
Permanent on-site
manpower
Ensure forest has a
person(s) in-charge of
watering, de-weeding and
protection. Watering and
de-weeding has to be
done for the first three
years. Number of people
maintaining the forest
depends on area
afforested
Demarcation
Limestone powder
and rope
Demarcating the area to
be afforested.
Required for 3 years
Photo
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Afforestt
Status
Step2- Facilities ReadinessRequired during project
Execution
Facilities Required to start the project.
Sl No.
Item
Specification
Description
Earthwork
Machine digging Organize machinery/earthmover oncapability of 1
site for digging and mound
Meter.
preparation
Workers
Mobilize manpower
(laborers/volunteers) for all the
Laborers/Volunte
manual work i.e. bio-mass mixing,
ers
mound leveling, plantation, mulching
and watering
Local logistics Trucks/Tractors
Organize trucks/tractors as advised
by Afforestt, in case material needs
to be move around on-site
Earthmover
movement
space
Space
Ensure the earthmoving machine
(e.g. JCB) has space to move freely
on-site.
Approach to
the site
Approach road
Approach road to site for the
movement of earthmover and
material trucks.
Material
Storage area
Open space
close to site
Area to keep the biomass and mix it
near the site.
Saplings
inventory
area.
1 Sq Mtr= 50
Saplings storage Sunlight Shielding and watering
area, with
facility should be available
walkways
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Status
Step3- Material readiness
Pre Project Infrastructure
Sl No.
Item
Specification
Quality parameters
Additional Soil
Only if required
Nitrogen content:
Organic carbon:
BiomassPerforation
>Paddy husk
Zero seed content
Zero Dust
Biomass-Water
Retention
>Coco Peat:
Loose, moisture content 15%.
Fiber/Coir less. Sieved (Filtered)
BiomassNutrition
>Compost /
Farmyard Manure/
Leaf Mole/Vermi
Compost
Odourless
Dry
100% Decomposed
Nitrogen Content:
Seedlings
(plants)
Small bag size 4 X 6
inches to 6 X 8
inches. As per the
species list by
Afforestt)
Support for the
plants
Sticks and ropes
Mulching
Straw
Wooden/Bamboo
Pegs
Height" 1 to 1.2 Meters
1.5 to 2 feet
To tie down the mulch. Not very
thick
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Rope
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Description
Make arrangements for extra soil if
required. This is a very rare situation
that arises if the soil has too many rock
boulders, consists of construction waste
or is completely dead with no organic
content or minerals
Organize biomass on-site as advised
and finalized by Afforestt - The client
needs to find suppliers of the biomass
(manure, perforator and retainer)
required and get it transported to the
site in easy to handle packaging. Types
of biomass mentioned in Cost
estimation sheet
Organize saplings on-site as advised
and finalized by Afforestt - Finding
suppliers and transporting the saplings
to the site. Afforestt team will visit the
sapling supplier if required
Photo
Status
Organize sticks and ropes for supporting
the plants - Supply and transport
Organize mulching material (straw,
rope, wooden pegs) - Supply and
transport
How to select tree species for plantation.
Go to the link below for detailed step by step procedure
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Step1
Step2
Step3
Make a database of all native species of your area. (Sample database in the end of this she
Items in database:
Botanical Name:
The scientific name of the tree, sometimes you may find m
Common Name in Local LanguagList down what these trees are called locally, try to write th
Common English Name:
Type:
Find out and list down whether the tree is Evergreen, Decid
Advantage:
A tree can have various advantages, however we want to re
Height
Tallest the specie of that tree can grow. (Use maximum heig
Layer
Assign layer:
A multilayer forest can have many layers but here we are g
Shrub Layer: Also know as undergrowth, these are small tre
Sub Tree Layer: Trees which are taller than human but in co
Tree Layer: Common trees based on average height of trees
Canopy Layer: Trees that grow into giants, these are the tal
Fix the layers based on the height range of trees.
For Example, in India the tallest tree grows up to 50 Meters
Mark each row with different color based on the tree's layer
Check the native species saplings availability in the nursery on following criteria.
Bag Size
Bag size of saplings should be not bigger than 6" X 8". 6" X
Age of sapling
Should not be more than 8 months. Ideal age would be 4-6
Height of sapling
Should be less than 1 Meter. Ideal height is 30 Centimeters
List down the availability in copy of species database.
Assigning Percentages to available species.
Major Species
Choose 5 different species to be the major forest species, th
Assign 8 to 10 percent to each of them. This will constitute
Supporting Species
Assign 2-4% to each specie to other common species of the
Minor Species
Assign 0.2- 1% to other native species of the area.*
*We should try to plant as many species as possible for bio
Tweaking the percentage distribution based on categorical
We want to create an evergreen forest, so total percentage
Subtotal of each layer should vary between the given range
Shrub Layer:
Sub Tree Layer
Tree Layer
Canopy Layer
Assign higher percentages to trees based on their advantag
Percentage correction
Based on Type:
Layer wise distribution:
Advantage
Sl. No.
Botanical Name
Example Azadirachta indica
1
Example Tectona grandis
2
Example Punica granatum
4
Example Jasmine sambac
5
Common Name in Local Language
Turakabevu
Sagavani
Daalimbe
Dundu Mallige
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a. (Sample database in the end of this sheet)
me of the tree, sometimes you may find more than one scientific name of the tree, use the most common used
hese trees are called locally, try to write the names in local language script, it will most useful during procureme
down whether the tree is Evergreen, Deciduous or Perennial.
various advantages, however we want to restrict the listing to, fruit, bird-attracting, flowering, wood, medicinal.
of that tree can grow. (Use maximum height, not average)
st can have many layers but here we are going make every tree listed in the database fit into either of 4 layers.
know as undergrowth, these are small trees which grow up to a maximum of human height or a little taller.
rees which are taller than human but in comparison to normal trees found in forest are still small
mon trees based on average height of trees in your geography.
ees that grow into giants, these are the tallest trees in the local forest.
ed on the height range of trees.
ndia the tallest tree grows up to 50 Meters, Shrub Layer = 2-6 Meters, Sub Tree= 6-15 Meters, Tree= 15-35 Mete
th different color based on the tree's layer.
he nursery on following criteria.
gs should be not bigger than 6" X 8". 6" X 4" is a good bag size, we have planed saplings from even smaller bag
ore than 8 months. Ideal age would be 4-6 months.
an 1 Meter. Ideal height is 30 Centimeters to 60 Centimeters .
ailability in copy of species database.
nt species to be the major forest species, these should be the species which you commonly find in your area.
rcent to each of them. This will constitute 40-50% of number of trees in the forest.
ach specie to other common species of the area, the total will be 25-40%
other native species of the area.*
plant as many species as possible for biodiversity. However in smaller areas the species which has percentage
centage distribution based on categorical subtotals
te an evergreen forest, so total percentage of evergreen species should exceed 70%.
layer should vary between the given range.
8 to12 %
25 to 30%
40 to 50%
15 to 20 %
centages to trees based on their advantage of your choice, Exapmle: if you are planting a fruit forest, 50% of t
Common English Name
Neem
Advanta Advant Ht. in
Availabil Percentag
Layer
ge1
age2 Mtrs.
ity
e
25
Tree
Evergreen Medicinal
Yes
8
Type
Teak
Deciduous Timber
Pomegranate
Perennial
Jasmin
Evergreen Flower
Fruit
40
Birds
Canop
y
Yes
Sub
Tree
Yes
Shrub
Yes
he most common used scientific name in this case.
eful during procurement.
ring, wood, medicinal.
into either of 4 layers.
ght or a little taller.
ters, Tree= 15-35 Meters and everything taller than 35 Meters is Canopy.
from even smaller bags and they have given the same results.
y find in your area.
which has percentage assigned below 0.5 % may not get included while placing the order.
a fruit forest, 50% of the species should be fruit bearing.
Quantity
24
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6
6
Cost Estimation-India
Summary:-
Project Execution Cos
Area covered (Sq. Mtrs)
FacilitiesMaterials
1,000
131,700
60,000
Cost per Sq. Mtrs.
Facilities
Sl
Facility
Specification
Requiremen
t/ Sq Mtr
Unit
Approx.
Req.
0.06
Hours
60
0.06
Man Days
60
Earthmover
1) Earthmover
machine to dig soil
till depth of 1 meter.
(Example: JCB 3DX)
Manpower
Manual labor
/Volunteers
Facilities Subtotal
Material
Sl Raw material
Specification
Measur
Requiremen
Quantit
ement
t/ Sq Mtr
y
Unit
Cubic
meter
(m^3)
20
Kg
6,000
>Coco Peat
Kg
6,000
>Compost
Kg
5,000
Cubic
meter
(m^3)
100
Mtrs.
1,000
Nos
300
Extra Soil (if
required)
>Biomass rich.
>Pours
0.02
BiomassPerforation
>Paddy husk
Biomass-Water
Retention
BiomassNutrition
Mulch Straw
>64 kg pallets.
0.1
Rope
> Std. block.
Wooden Pegs
>33 Cms. long.
>3 cm Dia.
0.3
Saplings
>Max height = 1
Mtrs.
>Bag sire 4"X6" OR
3
6"X8"
> As per the list
Approved by
Afforestt
Nos
3,000
>Max height = 1
Mtrs.
Nos
1,500
10 Support Sticks
1.5
11
Lime Stone
Powder
>Std. 1kg Bags
Material Logistics Regular Transport
Material Subtotal
0.01
Kg
10
0.05
Trips
50
Project Execution Cost
Total Execution
Cost
Materials
191,700
192
Approx.
Unit Cost
Sub Total
700
42,000
300
18,000
60,000
Unit Rate
(Rs.)
Sub Total
18,000
2.5
15,000
4.3
21,500
13
1,300
2,000
900
22
66,000
1,500
50
500
100
5,000
131,700
Pre-execution schedule.
Sl
Item
Site Visit
Soil Testing- Site
Soil Survey-Assigning Soil Type
Selection of biomass for soil conditioning based on soil strata and test results.
Calculation of quantified biomass requirement for every 100 Sq Mtrs.
Native Species Survey
Native Species Database Development
Quality inspection of the biomass ingredient material at source.
Husk
Peat
Manure
Mulch
Saplings
Support Sticks
Mulching Pegs
Lime Stone
Assigning the forest type based on clients requirement.
Selection of Species for forest plantation
Making of species ordering list.
Mandatory Site Readiness
Running water
Demarcation
Earthmover movement space
Earthmover approach to the site
Material Unloading and mixing area close to the site.
Saplings storage area
Facilities Readiness
JCB
Labor
Material Readiness
Perforator-Paddy husk
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Water retainer-Coco Peat
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Fertilizer-Compost
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Mulch-Paddy Straw
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Wooden Pegs
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Rope
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Saplings
Specification and Quantity fixing
Vendor fixing
PO release
Quality Check of pickup batch
Procurement
Responsibility
Organisation
Person in Charge
Client
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
Afforestt
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Client
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Afforestt
Client
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Afforestt
Client
Afforestt
Client
Client
Afforestt
Client
Afforestt
Client
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Afforestt
Client
Afforestt
Client
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Afforestt
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Afforestt
Client
D12D13 D14D15D16 D17D18D19D20 D21D22D23 D24D25D26
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Afforestt
Status
D27D28 D29D30D31 D32D33
Project Execution Rundown Plan
Afforesation Area (Fixed)
Execution Time (Variable)
1,000 Sq. Mtrs.
10 Days
Daily Area Covered
(additional 2 days for reaching peak efficiency)
100 Sq. Mtrs.
Consumption
Item
Per Sq Mtr
Unit
Unit Cost
Qty Per day Per day cost Total Qty
Facility
JCB
0.08
Tipper
0.02
Manpower 0.08
Hours
Hours
Mandays
600
100
300
8
2
8
4,800
200
2,400
80
20
80
Material
Husk
Peat
Manure
Mulch
Saplings
Sticks
Pegs
Rope
Lime Stone
0.006
0.006
0.005
0.002
3
1.5
0.3
0.01
0.025
Ton
Ton
Ton
Ton
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers
Kg
Kg
2,200
2,500
4,500
12,000
21
1
3
250
50
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.2
300
150
30
1.0
2.5
1,320
1,500
2,250
2,400
6,300
150
90
250
125
6
6
5
2
3,000
1,500
300
10
25
Management
Supervision 0.005
Mandays
10,000
5,000
Subtotal
26,785
Planned Efficiency %
Sq Mtrs
D-Day
20
20
Unit Capacity Requirement
Unit
JCB
8
1
Earthmover
Tipper
8
1
Tractor-Trolley
Manpower
1
2
Head
Husk
Peat
Manure
Ton
Ton
Ton
0.12
0.12
0.10
Day1
20
20
Day2
50
50
Day3
50
50
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
4
0.12
0.12
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.25
0.30
0.30
0.25
Mulch
Saplings
Sticks
Pegs
Rope
Lime Stone
Ton
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers
Kilograms
Kilograms
Husk
Peat
Manure
Mulch
Saplings
Sticks
Pegs
Rope
Lime Stone
Opening Stock
24
24
20
8
12,000
6,000
1,200
40
100
Materials Procurement
Order Qty
Husk
2
Peat
16
Manure
6
Mulch
6
Saplings
10000
Sticks
5000
Pegs
1000
Rope
50
Lime Stone 50
Unit
Ton
Ton
Ton
Ton
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers
Kilograms
Kilograms
0.04
60
30
6
0
1
0.04
60
30
6
0
1
0.10
150
75
15
1
1
0.10
150
75
15
1
1
24
24
20
8
11,940
5,970
1,194
40
100
24
24
20
8
11,880
5,940
1,188
40
99
23
23
20
8
11,730
5,865
1,173
39
98
23
23
19
8
11,580
5,790
1,158
39
97
D-Day
### 2 June 2015
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Day1
Day2
Day3
ing peak efficiency)
Total Cost
74,000
48,000
2,000
24,000
143,850
13,200
15,000
22,500
24,000
63,000
1,500
900
2,500
1,250
50,000
50,000
267,850
Day4
80
80
Day5
80
80
Day6
100
100
Day7
100
100
Day8
100
100
Day9
100
100
Day10
100
100
Facilities
1
1
1
1
7
7
Materials Consumption
0.48
0.48
0.40
0.48
0.48
0.40
1
1
8
1
1
8
1
1
8
1
1
8
1
1
8
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.16
0.16
0.20
240
240
300
120
120
150
24
24
30
1
1
1
2
2
3
Supervision and Project management
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
21
21
18
7
10,500
5,250
1,050
35
88
20
20
17
7
10,200
5,100
1,020
34
85
20
20
17
7
9,900
4,950
990
33
83
19
19
16
6
9,600
4,800
960
32
80
Materials Stock
23
23
19
8
11,340
5,670
1,134
38
95
22
22
19
7
11,100
5,550
1,110
37
93
###
Day4
22
22
18
7
10,800
5,400
1,080
36
90
###
Day5
###
Day6
###
Day7
###
Day8
###
Day9
###
Day10
Day11
100
100
Day12
100
100
Day13
100
1
1
8
1
1
8
0
0
0
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
0.20
300
150
30
1
3
19
19
16
6
9,300
4,650
930
31
78
18
18
15
6
9,000
4,500
900
30
75
17
17
15
6
8,700
4,350
870
29
73
###
Day11
###
Day12
###
Day13
Open Issues sheet- Afforestation Project
Sl
Open Issue
roject
Date of register
Expected date
Responsibility
of resolve
