The slogan “A tree for each child” was coined for

Concept

Social forestry brings tree planting and tree management outside reserved forests and links them to community needs.

Its programmes commonly use village lands, farms, roadsides, canals and institutions to expand tree cover and involve local people.

Application

The child-centred slogan asks each child to plant and care for a tree. That participatory tree-planting approach is a component of social forestry.

Contrast

• Clean Air programmes focus on monitoring and reducing air pollutants and emissions.

• Soil conservation programmes focus on preventing erosion and maintaining soil productivity.

• Environmental protection is a broad umbrella covering pollution control, conservation and resource protection.

Cross-check

Government forestry literature places tree planting by schools and the “a tree for every child” initiative alongside a massive social forestry programme; this distinguishes the specific programme from the broader environmental alternatives.

Result: Social forestry programme.