Save Aravali

In 2026, Save Aravali Trust embarked on one of its most ambitious ecological restoration initiatives yet - the Jamai Colony Afforestation Project.

Ronjh tree  ( Vachellia leucophloea ), also known as the  White-bark Acacia,  safed kikar, and safed babul, is a moderate-sized, deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It thrives in arid conditions and poor soils, ideal for reforestation and creating live fences. The tree is not just drought-hardy, but is also able to survive fires and frost.

Team Save Aravali is commited to increase the green cover in Arravali Forest area falling in Faridabad,and this was just not possible without the support of corporates and society. Hansol Logistics had pledged for plantation under CSR initiative ,which was conducted on 22/6/26. 

Kareel, Capparis decidua, is a small tree or shrub, bearing a mass of thin and thorny gray-green leafless branches and is also known as Ker, Kair, Teent, Della and Nepti in different regions of India.It thrives in extreme heat, drought and on shallow rocky/sandy soil. This resilient tree actually blossoms and bears fruits during the driest seasons.  The small leaves are found only on young shoots, appearing in November to January. Red conspicuous flowers appear in March to April and August–September. The shrub is extremely drought-resistant, and provides assistance against soil erosion. The fruit are small berries that start green and turn red/pink when ripe, and are a rich source of vitamin C. Both fruits and young buds can be eaten raw. The fruits are extensively used in cooking and for making pickles. In Ayurveda, the root bark and the fruits are used for relief from pain, cough and asthma and diabetes. The fruit is known to act as a natural laxativ...

H ingot, (Balanites roxburghii), also known as the Desert Date and the soapberry tree or Egyptian Balsam, is a hardy drought-resistant tree native to arid, semi-arid  and rocky regions across India, Africa and the Middle-East, helping in combating desertification. It is a bushy shrub, at times a tree, with thorny branches. Flowers are small, fragrant, pale-greenish to yellowish-white, blooming in clusters, from July to December. The fruits are oval-shaped greenish-yellow drupes, turning brown on ripening and the fleshy pulp is edible.  The seeds are pressed for a high-quality oil, 'Zachun oil, used in cosmetics and for medicinal purposes. The fruit is also rich in saponins, which acts as a natural foaming agent , and are also used to treat asthma, jaundice, stomach aches and skin conditions. The roots, bark and leaves are said to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In some parts of India the hard, dried shells of the fruit are...

Dhak ( Butea Monosperma), a lso called Sacred tree, Flame of the forest, Paalash, Bastard teak, Bengal kino, parrot tree (due to  the shape of the flowers), is a  native of tropical and sub-tropical parts of South Asia and South East Asia.  It is a small-sized dry-season deciduous tree and has bright orange-red flowers resembling the curled beak of a parrot.  The tree blooms from February to April, although not necessarily every year.  The tree yields timber, resin, fodder, medicine, and dye. The wood is durable underwater. Farmers are known to use it to reduce soil eros...

Dhau ( Anogeissus latifolia  and related species), also known as the axlewood or Indian gum tree, is a hardy, drought-resistant deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent.  The common names include  Dhok, Dhauk, Kardhai, Dhonk, Dhoy, and Button Tree.  It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a silvery trunk. It is known for its ability to grow laterally as a shrub on rocky slopes.  The plant  is a keystone species of the Aravalli hills and the dry deciduous forests of India, playing a vital ecological role in stabilizing rocky terrains. Dhau trees are noted for their deep root systems and ability to share nutrients and water with surrounding trees during droughts .   Highly resilient, the Dhau is a long-living species that can survive for more than 200 years.   Main uses of the tree are as timber, yielding  one of the toughest, he...