06/26/2026
Reforestation is not only about trees. It can change the rhythm of a family's day.
In Meghalaya, India, communities restored degraded hillsides, planted trees, revived springs, and rebuilt local water systems. The result reached homes in practical ways: drinkable water through the year, less pressure on forests, and new income from nature-based livelihoods.
One mother described a change many families would feel immediately: children no longer had to fetch water before class, and now they can get to school on time. That is what restoration looks like when it reaches daily life.
When forests return, they can bring back water, time, income, and dignity with them.
Source: World Bank
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