DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS, GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL  |  বন বিভাগ, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার
ESTABLISHED 2015  |  WEST BENGAL REGISTERED NGO

Our Story &
Mission

Empowering the people of West Bengal to protect their natural heritage and build a sustainable future together.

500K+ Trees Planted
10K+ Active Volunteers
23 Districts Covered
11+ Years of Service

THE JOURNEY

How It All
Began

Universal Tree Lovers began with a small group of passionate nature enthusiasts in Kolkata who witnessed the systematic destruction of ancient trees for urban development. Outraged and determined, they pledged to fight back — not with anger, but with action.

Our Core Philosophy

"A tree is not just wood; it is a life support system for an entire community."

Today, we are a statewide network of thousands of volunteers, scientists, and local community members, working across all 23 districts of West Bengal — from the high-altitude reforestation in the Himalayas to mangrove restoration in the Sundarbans.

Govt. Registered NGO ISO Compliant Award-Winning
Our Journey
Best Environmental NGO
West Bengal 2024

OUR FOUNDATION

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To restore, protect, and celebrate the forests and trees of West Bengal through community-driven action, scientific planting, and sustained environmental awareness.

Our Vision

A West Bengal where every citizen is a guardian of their local ecosystem — where trees are valued as living heritage and forests flourish as the lungs of our civilization.

Our Values

  • Community-First Conservation
  • Scientific Integrity
  • Radical Transparency
  • Inclusive Participation

OUR MILESTONES

A Decade of Green Action

2015

Founded in Kolkata

12 volunteers came together to protect ancient trees on Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata.

2017

Registered as NGO

Officially registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act with state recognition.

2019

Sundarbans Drive

Launched our flagship mangrove restoration program restoring 500+ hectares of coastal forest.

2021

100,000 Trees Milestone

Celebrated planting our 100,000th sapling across 15 districts of West Bengal.

2024

State Award & 500K Trees

Awarded Best Environmental NGO by Govt. of West Bengal. Half a million saplings planted.

WHAT DRIVES US

The Values We Live By

Integrity

Every donation, every sapling, every report is tracked with complete transparency to our donors and the public. No exceptions.

Scientific Care

We use botanical expertise to ensure only native species are planted in their correct ecological zones for maximum survival rates.

Community First

Conservation only works when the local community owns the process and directly benefits from the green growth around them.

Join Us in Saving West Bengal's Greenery.

Your journey as a tree lover starts here. Every action counts.