01/08/2026
ЁЯМ▒ **Rotary Joint Tree Plantation Programme 2026** ЁЯМ▒
Rotary Club of Patan, together with nine other Rotary Clubs of Rotary International District 3292, jointly organized a Tree Plantation Programme using the **Miyawaki Method** on **1 August 2026** at the **Machchhindranath Sub-Division Forest Office, Hattiban, Lalitpur**.
The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Forest Office and local stakeholders, with the objective of promoting environmental conservation, restoring green cover and supporting biodiversity.
A total of **2,000 native saplings** were planted under a combined project budget of **NPR 250,000**. Rotary Club of Patan contributed **NPR 25,000** toward the joint project.
The programme was graced by **District Governor Rtn. Vishnu Bahadur Karkee as Chief Guest** and brought together more than **100 participants**, including Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Inner Wheel members, spouses, officials and volunteers.
Rotary Club of Patan was represented by **14 participants**, comprising **12 Rotarians, one spouse and President Deepa Lamichhane of the Rotaract Club of Patan**. Our members actively participated in the plantation work and other on-site activities.
This joint initiative demonstrated the power of collaboration among Rotary Clubs, government authorities, local institutions and volunteers in addressing environmental challenges. Continued protection, maintenance and monitoring of the saplings will be important to ensure their long-term survival and impact.
ЁЯМ│ **Together, we plant today for a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.**