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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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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Photo

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

9
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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bbjnTLI9aI4p_TpLGzvJE923GG_rA5aL6N_XIqC1U4Q/edit?usp
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

GzvJE923GG_rA5aL6N_XIqC1U4Q/edit?usp=sharing

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
9
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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O
O
O
O

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O
O
O
O
O

O
O
O

Client
Client
Client
Client
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Client
Client
Client

Client
Client
Client
Afforestt
Client
Client
Client
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Client

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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

###
###
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