About ShajarDost

Our Story

ShajarDost, which literally translates to "Friend of Trees," began its journey in 2011 as a small group of passionate individuals under the name Green Seekers. What started as a local initiative in Phool Nagar, District Kasur, has grown into one of Pakistan's most impactful grassroots environmental movements.

Our founder, Muhammad Ahmad Baloch (Tipu), envisioned a Pakistan where every citizen takes responsibility for the environment. His vision was simple yet powerful: if every person plants and cares for trees, Pakistan can become green again. This philosophy became the foundation of ShajarDost.

In 2018, we launched the Ten Billion Trees Project (TBTP), two months before the government's national initiative. This alignment amplified our impact, allowing us to combine grassroots energy with national policy. On 14th August 2018, we set a national record by planting 630,000 trees in a single day, proving that community-driven action can achieve extraordinary results.

Today, ShajarDost operates across multiple cities in Punjab with dedicated teams, Green Scouts programs in schools, Mini Nursery projects, and Miyawaki Forest installations. We continue to grow, driven by the belief that every tree planted is a step toward a healthier, more sustainable Pakistan.

Our Vision

A Pakistan where every citizen is a guardian of nature, where cities are shaded by native trees, where schools teach environmental stewardship, and where the Ten Billion Trees dream becomes a living reality. We envision a country that leads the world in community-driven afforestation and climate resilience.

Our Mission

To plant, protect, and preserve trees across Pakistan through community engagement, education, and innovative plantation methods. We empower individuals, schools, and corporations to take meaningful climate action through our programs: Mission 50, Green Scouts, Mini Nurseries, and Miyawaki Forests.

Our Journey

From a small group of tree lovers to a national movement, our journey has been remarkable.

2011

Green Seekers Founded

A small group of environmental enthusiasts started plantation drives in Phool Nagar, Kasur.

2015

Expanded to Multiple Cities

Operations expanded to Lahore, Vehari, and other cities across Punjab with dedicated volunteer teams.

2017

Green Scouts Program Launched

Introduced environmental education in schools, training students as Green Scouts who learn about native trees and plantation.

June 2018

TBTP Launched

Muhammad Ahmad Baloch launched the Ten Billion Trees Project (TBTP), setting the stage for massive plantation drives.

August 2018

National Record: 630K Trees

Set a national record by planting 630,000 trees in a single day on Independence Day, 14th August 2018.

2020

Mission 50 Program

Launched Mission 50, encouraging individuals to pledge planting 50 trees in their lifetime.

2022

Mini Nursery & Miyawaki

Introduced Mini Nursery projects for home-based sapling growth and Miyawaki Forest installations for urban areas.

2026

1.2 Million+ Trees Milestone

Reached over 1.2 million trees planted with 600+ Green Scouts trained across 10+ schools. The movement continues to grow.

Why Choose ShajarDost?

What makes us different from other environmental organizations in Pakistan.

100% Transparency

Every donation is tracked with photos, GPS coordinates, and regular updates sent to donors.

Grassroots Approach

We work from the ground up, involving local communities, schools, and volunteers in every project.

Recognition

Donors receive official certificates, personalized name tags, and photo evidence of their contributed trees.

Long-term Care

We don't just plant and leave. Our maintenance programs ensure trees survive and thrive for years.