The World's Living Tree Encyclopedia
Discover trees from around the world, learn where they grow, how to plant them, how to care for them, and why they matter for our planet. One tree at a time — a forest for the future.
Education First. Real-World Impact Next.
Chhaya Foundation is building the world's living tree encyclopedia while developing partnerships with trusted organisations that deliver real-world tree planting and environmental impact projects.
Research & Publish
We research and publish accurate, accessible tree knowledge — building the world's living tree encyclopedia, one species at a time.
Build Trusted Partnerships
We're identifying and vetting trusted tree-planting and conservation organisations to partner with for real-world impact.
Fund Real-World Impact
Supporter contributions fund both encyclopedia research today and partner-led planting and environmental work as those partnerships go live.
Trees Take A Village
Chhaya Foundation is building the world's living tree encyclopedia while developing partnerships with trusted organisations that deliver real-world tree planting and environmental impact projects. Here's the kind of partner we're working to bring on board as that side of the mission grows.
Tree Planting Organisations
Groups doing the on-the-ground work of growing and restoring forests.
Conservation NGOs
Non-profits protecting habitats, species, and natural ecosystems.
Biodiversity Projects
Initiatives focused on protecting and restoring species diversity.
Environmental Charities
Registered charities advancing environmental education and action.
Corporate Sustainability Partners
Businesses looking to support verified environmental initiatives.
Six Reasons Trees Are Worth Understanding
Air Quality
Trees filter pollutants and release the oxygen every living thing depends on.
Carbon Storage
Mature trees lock away carbon for decades, slowing the pace of climate change.
Wildlife Habitats
A single tree can shelter and feed dozens of species across its lifetime.
Biodiversity
Healthy tree cover underpins the wider web of plant and animal life around it.
Climate Regulation
Forests shape rainfall, temperature, and local climate at every scale.
Human Wellbeing
Time among trees is consistently linked to better physical and mental health.
The World's Living Tree Encyclopedia
We're building global environmental education today, while laying the groundwork for future biodiversity initiatives, conservation support, and tree-planting partnerships. Here's the full roadmap — what's live now, and what we're building toward.
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