About Chhaya Foundation
How one idea — that trees deserve to be truly known — became a global mission.
Why Chhaya Foundation Exists
Trees regulate climate, store carbon, support biodiversity, and sustain life on Earth — yet reliable tree knowledge is scattered across academic journals, government databases, and gardening sites most people never see. Chhaya Foundation was created to close that gap: a single, trusted home for tree knowledge that anyone can use. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower people through accessible tree knowledge and biodiversity awareness — one tree at a time, building a forest for the future.
- Education — making tree knowledge accessible and engaging for everyone.
- The Tree Encyclopedia — our flagship resource, growing one species at a time.
- Biodiversity Awareness — helping people see how trees connect to wider ecosystems.
- Environmental Storytelling — turning complex science into stories that inspire action.
What We Stand For
Education
Knowledge creates awareness and informed action.
Integrity
Transparency, honesty, and accountability guide everything we do.
Stewardship
Every individual has a role to play in caring for the natural world.
Collaboration
Meaningful environmental impact is achieved through partnership and cooperation.
Biodiversity
Healthy ecosystems are essential for life on Earth.
Long-Term Thinking
Environmental restoration requires patience, consistency, and intergenerational commitment.
One Tree At A Time. A Forest For The Future.
Our mission is to make tree knowledge accessible to everyone, then use that foundation of understanding to build future environmental impact — verified tree planting, biodiversity work, and conservation support delivered through trusted partner organisations as those partnerships go live.
What We're Building Toward
A Larger Encyclopedia
More species, regions, and climates added to the Tree Encyclopedia over time.
Search & Filtering
Country and climate filters, tree categories, and an interactive map view.
Individual Species Pages
Every tree eventually gets its own dedicated page in the encyclopedia.
Verified Partnerships
Formal relationships with vetted tree-planting and conservation organisations.
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.
Common Questions
Not yet. We're an independent environmental education initiative building toward formal registration -- see our Support Our Mission page for full detail on what that means for supporters.
Chhaya Foundation is run by a small, independent team focused on environmental education, currently concentrated on building the Tree Encyclopedia and the foundations for future partnership work.
Through direct supporter contributions described on our Support Our Mission page. We don't currently have institutional or corporate funding to report.
Pursuing formal registration, growing the Tree Encyclopedia, and developing verified partnerships with trusted environmental organisations.
Help Plant The Next Tree
Support Chhaya Foundation with a one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or a corporate partnership — every option helps fund real planting and restoration work through trusted partner NGOs.