During the 1960s the government began an afforestation program.

Under the state-wide afforestation programme, trees are planted through various schemes that target different groups in the society including schools.

The campus has a picturesque background within which afforestation programmes are being undertaken.

In 2005, after years of national afforestation programmes, about 9% of Ireland has become forested.

With the afforestation programme, the diversity of animal life has also been increasing gradually.

Today, Thimmakka is invited to many afforestation programs in India.

A far-sighted, cultured man, he took control of the judicial system, started progressive afforestation programmes and encouraged internal trade.

Thereafter, he devoted himself to a pioneering afforestation programme on his Dorset farm.

This was followed by an afforestation programme which was carried out with the help of local and outstation volunteers.

Another important activity of importance is the recovery of plant life, which is done through afforestation programs and enrichment of forests.