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Aapko step-by-step  budget banane me madad karega. Take reference to Hello Kisan Standard Costs calculated for 100 Tree Project. Fill up your details for your tree plantation project - and this tool will give exact plantation cost and per tree costing with all expenses ka breakdown. Which you can save, download or share also.

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Tree Plantation Cost Calculator for Most General Purpose Projects
Part 1 - Material Cost/s
The Costs are Calculated on Per Tree Basis
Includes Saplings,Inputs, Mulching, Consumables Etc
Unit Cost/s Recommended on 100 Tree Plantation Project Basis
Choose Relevant Cost Items and Applicable Costs to Your Project/s
S. No. Work/Item/Activity Hello Kisan Cost/s Your Editable Cost/s Units / Numbers Total Item Amount
1.1 Seedling / Sapling / Nursery Purchase Costs
Seedling / Nursery / Sapling Costs- When Purchased from Nursery :This cost varies according to variety, growth in terms of age, health and market dynamics. Per Tree Sapling cost Vary from INR 10 to 200 (If available free then assign ZERO Cost)
1.2 Loading & Unloading Expense
Loading & Unloading of Saplings :Though labor cost but allocated to seedling / sapling cost. Per Tree it can vary from INR 0.50 to 5.00 ( if not incurred then assign Zero Cost)
1.3 Transport Costs
Transport Cost of Sapling :This cost is linked to the distance for transport, number of Tree Saplings transported in one lot. Per Tree it can vary from INR 1.00 to 5.00. (If not paid assign Zero Cost)
1.4 Extra Saplings due to Mortality
Extra Saplings due to Mortality :There is always 10-20 percent mortality during the procurement process therefor must account for it. Per Tree it can vary from INR 1.20 to 20.00. (Some Nurseries provide free extra saplings)
1.5 Soil Amendments - Gypsum
Soil Amendments - Gypsum:Most plantation sites are poorly endowed and requires improvement/s. Gypsum is an important Amendment. Per Tree it can vary from INR 2.00 to 5.00. (If not required then assign Zero Cost)
1.6 Soil Amendments -Pond Clay
Soil Amendments -Pond Clay:In poor water holding capacity soils - Pond Clay helps improve. Per Tree it can vary from INR 3.00 to 10.00. (If not required then assign Zero Cost)
1.7 Soil Amendment -River Sand
Soil Amendment -River Sand :In very high clay content soils, adding River Sand helps to reduce damage to roots through intermittent drying wetting. Per Tree it can vary from INR 2.00 to 5.00. (If not required assign Zero Cost)
1.8 Chemical Fertilizer
Chemical Fertilizer :In extremely poor and degraded lands and soils small doze of Chemical Fertilizer in initial stages improves the early growth. Per Tree it can vary from INR 2.00 to 5.00. (If not applied then assign Zero cost)
1.9 Manures /Composts
Manures / Composts:Well decomposed organic manure is very essential. Per Tree it can vary from INR 5.00 to 10.00. (If not applied assign Zero Cost)
1.10 Enriched Compost
Enriched Compost :In very poor / deficient soils it helps in improving the growth. Per Tree it can vary from INR 5.00 to 10.00. (If not applied assign Zero Cost)
1.11 Natural Pest Control Inputs
Natural Pest Control Inputs :To create long term protection from pests and diseases. Per Tree it can vary from INR 5.00 to 10.00. If not applied assign Zero Cost)
1.12 Pesticides for Termite Control
Pesticides for Termite Control :Some lands and soils are very heavily infested by Termite. They need direct chemical control measures. Per Tree it can vary from INR 5.00 to 10.00. (If not applied assign Zero cost)
1.13 Innovative Tree Watering Tools
Innovative Tree Watering Tools :In some very hot and dry climate conditions the earthen pots / discarded plastic bottles are placed along the plant to provide continuous watering. Per Tree it can vary from INR 10.00 to 20.00. (If not used assign Zero cost)
1.14 Mulching by Plastic Sheets
Mulching by Plastic Sheets:In extremely dry and hot conditions Plastic Mulching Sheets are place. Per Tree it can vary from INR 10.00 to 20.00.
1.15 Mulching by -Recycled Plastic Clothe Felts.
Mulching by -Recycled Plastic Clothe Felts. :This is a new innovation that allows air and water to pass through felt clothe and has very long life. Per Tree it can vary from INR 20.00 to 40.00. (if not used then assign Zero cost)
1.16 Mulching by - Dry Leafy Material/s
Mulching by - Dry Leafy Material/s:In densely vegetative areas the pit is covered by dry leaves to protect it from heat stress. Per Tree cost - INR 5.00 to 10.00. (If not incurred then assign Zero cost)
1.17 Hand Tools - Shovels, Buckets, Diggers etc
Hand Tools - Shovels, Buckets, Diggers etc :Every Tree Plantation Project needs some hand tools that are like consumables. Total minimum costs are about INR 1000.00 for 100 Tree Project it can be allocated at 10.00 Per Tree
1.18 Watering Cans & Hose Pipes
Watering Cans & Hose Pipes :Every Tree Plantation Site needs some watering cans and hose pipes. At lest INR 2000.00 per site is required. For 100 tree project for each tree it works out to INR 20.00 per Tree
Total Amount for all Materials as above
Material Cost for One Tree
Note:All possible cost items and range of costs have been provided. User can assign values as many times as they want and check the costs. This shall give excellent understanding to Tree Plantation Material Costs.
 
Part 2 - Labour & Machine Operation Cost/s
The Costs are Calculated on Per Tree Basis
Skilled & Unskilled Labour and Machine Use
Unit Cost/s Recommended on 100 Tree Plantation Project Basis
Choose Relevant Cost Items and Applicable Costs to Your Project/s
S. No Work/Item/Activity Hello Kisan Cost/s Actual / Proposed Units / Numbers Total Item Amount
2.1 Land Preparation - Clearing - Removal of Vegetation.
Land Preparation - Clearing - Removal of Vegetation.:All plantation sites are heavily infested by weeds. That requires complete clearing. Costs are assigned either on project site basis or per tree basis. For 100 Trees about 1000 Square Meter Land is covered. on Per Tree basis it can go up to INR 20.00.
2.2 Land Preparation - Removal of Debris
Land Preparation - Removal of Debris:Some sites have many kinds of debris / boulders / rubbish etc that needs removal. Applying same logic on per tree basis it can go up to INR 20.00 (If not paid separately then assign Zero cost)
2.3 Land Preparation - Leveling
Land Preparation - Leveling :Some sites have extreme slopes and undulation/s that requires location specific leveling. Can go up to INR 20.00 Per Tree. (if not required then assign Zero cost)
2.4 Land Preparation - Pathways
Land Preparation - Pathways :If sites are not easily accessible for man and transport then Pathways are created. Cost can go up to INR 20.00 per tree basis (If not required assign Zero Cost)
2.5 Preparing the Soil Mix for filling the pit.
Preparing the Soil for filling the pit before Planting :Sometimes the whole site needs ploughing / tilling for filed preparation.
2.6 Pit Digging - Labor or Machine or both combined
Pit Digging - Labor or Machine or both combined :Depending on the type of plants the size is decided. For per plant it can vary from INR 30.00 to 50.00 per pit/tree cost is incurred
2.7 Material Preparation - Soil, Manure, Pesticides etc
Material Preparation by Mixing Soil, Manure, Pesticides etc:All the materials are required to be mixed in pre-determined proportion and carried to the pit site. Per Tree it can be from INR 5.00 to 10.00.
2.8 Plant Transport - Shifting of Plant Sapling to Pits
Plant Transport - Shifting of Plant Sapling to Pits:Mostly done by labor. For per Tree it can vary from INR 2.00 to 10.00.
2.9 Planting / Transferring Sapling to Soil
Planting /Transferring Sapling to Soil:Skilled worker is needs. For one tree it can vary from INR 10.00 to 20.00.
2.10 Pit / Water Basin Formation
Pit / Water Basin Formation:Water Basin Formation. Extremely important to hold water. For per Tree it can vary from INR 10.00 to 20.00.
2.11 Watering Before Planting
Watering Before Planting:In extreme hot / dry climate it is advisable to fill the pit with water to improve the survival. For per Tree it can vary from INR 4.00 to 10.00.
2.12 Watering during Planting
Watering during Planting:Needs to fill all soil pores so that air movement is restricted. For per Tree it can vary from INR 4.00 to 10.00.
2.13 Watering after Planting
Watering after Planting:Immediately post planting at least 2-3 watering should be included in the plantation task itself. For per Tree it can vary from INR 12.00 to 30.00.
2.14 Tree Guard Fixing
Tree Guard Fixing:In individually planted tree sites and in public places the tree guards are required. This is done along with transplanting the tree sapling. It also includes the transport of tree guard to each pit. For per Tree it can vary from INR 20.00 to 50.00. If not required then assign Zero cost)
Total Labor and Machine Operation Amount
Total Per Tree cost
Note:The separate Labor & Machine Operations Costs Assessment is a major innovation. These costs are becoming important. Visitors are encouraged to assign the suitable costs and check the impact on final costs, It may surprise them also..!.
 
Part 3 - Post Plantation Care Cost/s
The Costs are Calculated on Per Tree Basis
Regular Watering, Pest Control, Nutrition, Pruning Etc
Unit Cost/s Recommended on 100 Tree Plantation Project Basis
Choose Relevant Cost Items and Applicable Costs to Your Project/s
SNO Consideration for Cost/s Hello Kisan Cost/s Your Editable Cost/s Units - Numbers Total Item Amount
3.1 Watering from Own Source or through Tanker
Watering from Own Source or through Tanker :About 20-30 Waterings are required for establishment of a Tree. For each tree about INR 2 per plant per watering is budgeted. Total estimate varies between INR 40 to 60 per Tree
3.2 Weeding Operations By Manual / Weeding Machine
Weeding Operations By Manual / Weeding Machine:Low cost petrol operated machine can do about 100 to 150 plants per day. Can cost total INR 10.00 to 20.00 per tree per weeding. 3 Repeats are required till Tree Establishment
3.3 Regular Fertilizer and Manuring - Soil Applications
Regular Fertilizer and Manuring - Soil Applications :As per Expert advice at least 3 Manure Applications are made till establishment of Trees. Each application costs about Rs 7.00 so total INR 20.00 to 20.00 per tree is incurred
3.4 Foliar Fertilizer Application
Foliar Fertilizer Application :Following the expert advice, 3-5 foliar fertilizer applications are made. Each costs INR 5.00 per Tree Total 20 per tree is budgeted
3.5 Pest Control-Soil Application
Pest Control -Soil Application:As per Expert advice, 2-3 Applications are made Each can cost INR 5.00 and Total INR 15.00 is budgeted.
3.6 Pest Control - Foliar Application
Pest Control - Foliar Application:As per Expert advice 2-3 Applications are required. each costs INR 5.00 total INR 15.00 is budgeted.
3.7 Intercultural Operation for Soil Loosening
Intercultural Operation for Soil Loosening :To be done by hand held power machine. Can cost total INR 5.00 to 10.00 per application. In alll 2-3 applications are required.
3.8 Trimming and Pruning
Trimming and Pruning:as per Expert advice about 2 times trimming and Pruning is required. each costs about INR 10.00
3.9 Replacement Planting
Replacement Planting :About 20 tree saplings are required to be replaced during Post Planting care Period. On per tree basis it works about to INR 25..00
3.10 Repeat mulching by Dry Leaf
Repeat mulching by Dry Leaf :If earlier mulching by dry leaf is done, then it needs 2-3 repeat applications. About INR 5.00 to 10 per Tree is budgeted
3.12 Extreme Weather Protection - Cold Wave
Extreme Weather Protection - Cold Wave :Advance watering and grass protection is required. Can cost up INR 10.00 to 20 per plant in first year. (If not required then assign Zero cost)
3.13 Extreme Weather Protection - Hail Storm
Extreme Weather Protection - Hail Storm:Vegetative canopy cover is required. Can cost up INR 10.00 to 20 per plant in first year. (If not required assign Zero cost)
3.14 Extreme Weather Protection - Heat Wave
Extreme Weather Protection - Heat Wave :Frequent watering, mulching and grass protection is required. Can cost up INR 10.00 to 20 per plant in first year.
Total Plant Costs
Total Per Plant cost
Note:This is a unique section that gives post planting cost's estimate till trees are well established that needs to be budgeted. Visitors are encouraged to assign the suitable costs and check the impact on final costs, It may be an eye opener...!

Final Summary
Cost Breakdown
Cost Category Total Unit/Number Cost/Unit
Part 1 - Material Cost/s 12200 100 122.00
Part 2 - Labour & Machine Operation Cost/s 14200 100 142.00
Part 3 - Post Plantation Care Cost/s 24500 100 245.00
Total 50900 100 509

This Tree Plantation Tool Kit - Cost Calculator is Useful for...

1. Urban – City Tree Plantation; Use Case: City-Level Greening, Parks, Roadside Trees, RWAs, Institutions, Oxy-zones with Number of Trees:  Ranges from Few to 100s.
2. Farmer - Agroforestry Tree Plantation - Use Case: For Farmers Planting Trees - along Feld Borders / Block Plantation / Intercropped Number of Trees:  Ranges from Few to 100s.
3. CSR & Like Tree Plantation  Use Case: NGOs, Corporates, Donors, Large-Scale Plantations. Number of Trees:  Ranges from 100s to 1000s.
4. Community Drives for Tree Plantation - Use Case: Panchayat Van Mahotsav, School Drives, Temples etc   Number of Trees:  Ranges from 1000s to 10000s.

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