High Desert Food Forest in Cholistan

Join us on an inspiring journey as we transform the arid landscapes of Cholistan 50 acres into a thriving High Desert Food Forest.

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50 Acre Fruit Orchard in the Cholistan Desert

Join us on an inspiring journey as we transform the arid landscapes of Cholistan 50 acres into a thriving High Desert Food Forest. Discover the innovative techniques and sustainable practices we’re using to cultivate a lush, productive ecosystem in one of the most challenging environments on Earth. Witness the power of nature and human ingenuity in action

Project Objectives:

The primary objectives of this project are:

Economic Empowerment: Increase the income of local farmers’ income by cultivating and selling high-demand fruit varieties.
Sustainable Agriculture: Promote environment friendly farming practices that improve soil health and conserve natural resources.
Community Development: Foster cooperation among farmers through the formation of cooperatives to enhance their bargaining power and market access.

Our programs strategically donate orchards, training, and aftercare

WHERE THE HARVEST WILL BEST SERVE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS —

The cultivation of fruit trees is one strategy that we feel can fight hunger on a long-term, sustainable basis. Though the importance of raising fruit trees has been underestimated by development communities, it ought to be a major element in any development scheme.

Fruits and nuts, when eaten in the right amounts and combinations, are capable of providing all the necessary nutrition that the body needs, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, oils, and sugars.

Fruit will produce food even during difficult times when other garden produce may be hard to obtain. Fruit trees can also provide other benefits that include lumber, poles, medicine, income, shade, firewood, orna mental value, soil improvement, reforestation and protection of the environment.

Site Selection and Preparation

Providing fruit trees for 1000 Cholistan farmers will support sustainable livelihoods and help renew the environment.

Orchard Layout and Planting

The orchard will be meticulously planned to optimize space and resources. Trees will be planted with adequate spacing to ensure proper sunlight, air circulation, and ease of maintenance. Intercropping techniques will be employed by planting short-term crops between the fruit trees in the garden. It will provide additional income to farmers during the early stages of the orchard’s development.

Maintenance and Management

Regular maintenance practices such as pruning, training, and pest management will be implemented to ensure the health and productivity of the orchard. Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies will be employed to minimize the use of chemicals, promoting a healthier ecosystem.