20/07/2026
One Day One Tree Initiative Encourages Tree Planting on Private Land in Khunde and Khumjung
The One Day One Tree initiative has successfully encouraged local residents in Khunde and Khumjung to plant native trees on their private land, making household tree planting an important component of environmental conservation in the Khumbu region. Community members have come to recognize that planting trees in home gardens, courtyards, and privately owned land is just as important as restoring forests in surrounding wild areas.
Local people have shared that this positive change in attitude began when The Partners Nepal (TPN) launched the One Day One Tree project within the Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone. Through awareness campaigns, community participation, and the distribution of native seedlings, the project inspired households to take personal responsibility for protecting their local environment. As a result, many families now regularly plant and care for trees on their own property, contributing to improved biodiversity, soil conservation, climate resilience, and the beautification of their villages.
This growing culture of private land tree planting demonstrates how community-based conservation initiatives can create lasting behavioral change, extending environmental stewardship beyond public forests and into everyday life.
The Partners Nepal - TPN
