Recognizing that rapid urbanization is diminishing the green cover in our cities, we have launched Oxy Park, an ambitious environmental initiative designed to act as the "green lungs" for the community. In a strategic partnership with the Catch Foundation, we are transforming a 1-acre plot in Nagpur into a dense, self-sustaining urban forest comprising over 5,000 trees.
Guided by the philosophy that planting trees is not just an environmental duty but a spiritual act of charity, our goal is to combat climate change, restore biodiversity, and provide a sanctuary for the community to reconnect with nature.
Adopt a treeThe Philosophy: Faith in Action
The initiative is deeply rooted in the Islamic teachings and the guidance of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, who has consistently emphasized the importance of environmental stewardship.
"Planting trees is a blessing. It is the ornamentation of the earth and its beauty, and it is a cause for the descent of Allah's mercy."
The late His Holiness Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin
52nd Dai and leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community
This project is part of a broader global vision to plant and nurture over 200,000 trees, ensuring that our cities remain vibrant and habitable for future generations.
How we did it: The Miyawaki Model
Unlike traditional landscaping the Miyawaki technique involves planting varying species of trees very close together to create a multi-layered, dense forest.
- Rapid growth: Creates a forest that grows 10x faster and is 30x denser than conventional plantations.
- Auto pilot: After three years, the forest becomes maintenance-free.
- Biodiversity: Mimics a natural native forest with distinct layers (Canopy, Tree, Sub-tree, and Shrub layers).
The park is not just a collection of trees; it is a thriving ecosystem hosting over 5,700 plants across diverse categories to ensure ecological resilience.
Category
Key Species Planted
Canopy Layer
Sheesham, Karanj, Sagwan, Mango (Aam), Pipal, Arjun, Neem
Fruit Bearing
Custard Apple, Guava, Jackfruit, Pomegranate, Jamun
Medicinal
Ardusi, Lemongrass, Tulsi, Baheda
Bird Nesting
Borsali, Umaro, Kanchanar, Pendula
Rare & Endangered
Sisam, Sevan, Red Sandalwood (Rakt Chandan)
