Replanting trees is one major activity of project SERVE. It is essential for reversing soil erosion on the steep slopes of Darjeeling. Degraded areas are identified and surveyed, weeds are cleaned away, and pits dug before the monsoon rain starts. Seedlings are raised in the project’s own nursery and supplied through local committees or groups.
82,500 seedlings were planted in 2007.
(Source: Annual Activity Report 2007).
The project “Save the Environment and Regenerate Vital Employment” (SERVE) was initiated in 1992 by Teekampagne (Tea Campaign) in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature, India. The overarching goal of the project is to restore the environment of Darjeeling Hills, one of the global biodiversity hotspots, which is threatened by deforestation and degradation of forests, by uncontrolled tourism, and by soil erosion.
Major objectives of project SERVE are
SERVE works closely together with government officials, local communities, schools and NGOs in the Darjeeling region.
Read more about SERVE’s activities and achievements in upcoming posts.
(Source: Annual Activity Report, 2007.)
In 1992, Teekampagne (Tea Campaign) initiated project SERVE — Save the Environment and Regenerate Vital Employment. The project is implemented locally by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and financed by Teekampagne (Tea Campaign).
In a series of upcoming postings, this blog will highlight some of Tea Campaign’s socially responsible efforts in the region of Darjeeling.
Some information on SERVE can also be found here.
Our First Flush Darjeeling tea is completely sold out. The first tea of harvest 2008 is expected to arrive at the end of June.
A small amount of loose leaf Second Flush, Green Darjeeling, and Selected Darjeeling of harvests 2006 and 2007 is still available.
To check availability and prices, click here.
Our Darjeeling First Flush from the Ambootia estate is completely sold out. Of the First Flush from the Pussimbing estate, only a very small amount is still available.
The Pussimbing tea garden is located just below Tiger Hill, at an altitude of about 1700 meters. It belongs to the Chamong Group, and produces only 100% certified organic and bio-dynamically grown teas.
Pussimbing is the source of one of the finest and most exclusive Darjeeling tea. Tea from Pussimbing has a unique fruity flavor.
For more information, please visit the Boston Tea Campaign’s website. To order, click here.
