reforestation

UNESCO-awarded scientist Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza shares what forests truly need to recover, from soil and water to wildlife and communities, based on science and lived experience.

They were not botanists, yet they brought a dying forest back to life. Their methods are simple, patient, and full of heart, and the impact reaches far beyond plants.

From army veteran to earth warrior, Ramesh Kharmale and his family are reviving barren hills — one trench at a time

Jasmit Singh Arora, the 'Gutli Man of India' from Kolkata, West Bengal, is turning mango seeds into saplings and gifting them to farmers. Know how he is helping rural communities shift from unsustainable farming to eco-friendly and long-term fruit cultivation.

Cities worldwide are tackling pollution and heat with fast-growing pocket forests. Can India adopt this eco-friendly solution for greener, cooler urban spaces?

Imagine transforming a desert into a thriving forest. That's exactly what Anand Negi did by planting over 30,000 trees!

Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal, a 60-year-old farmer from Uttarakhand, transformed barren land into a thriving forest. His dedication inspired environmental stewardship and revitalised his community.

Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests in the country.

Discover the inspiring journey of a 60-year-old farmer from Uttarakhand who transformed his barren land into a lush, thriving forest. Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal’s dedication not only revitalised his own land but also sparked a movement of environmental stewardship within his community.

“We have been able to directly impact about 4,500 people directly. Indirectly (since households are dependent on them), this number is close to about 30,000,” says Saurav Malhotra.