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What's New at Soul Forest

This Forest Doesn't Look Like One. And That's the Point

The Forest I Thought I Knew. I grew up in Tamil Nadu, a tropical state in India, where forests were never far. Dense green canopies, damp earth underfoot, birds calling from every direction—that was the forest I knew. Alive, lush, and timeless...

Harini Shanker

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Earthworks for Water Conservation

Earthworks at Soul Forest: Restoring Water, Reviving Life

What Are Earthworks? In permaculture, earthworks refer to any modifications made to the land to improve water retention and soil health. More commonly known as watershed management, these interventions are crucial for ensuring a site not only survives but thrives...

Harini Shanker

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Talk of the Week

Echoes from the Ocean: What the Olive Ridley Turtles Teach Us About Coexistence

When the Ocean Turns Alive: A Record-Breaking Spectacle in Odisha. Every year between February and March, something extraordinary unfolds along India’s eastern coast, where the quiet beaches of Odisha come alive...

Neha Sharma

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Talk of the Week

The Wisdom of Indigenous Communities: The Key to Our Future?

A Story from the Forest of Kadar
Ravi and Maya, an orphaned elephant calf, grew up together in the Kadar forest, their bond unbreakable. Years later, a monsoon flood trapped Ravi on his rooftop...

Neha Sharma

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Do Good. Make Money.

Nature2 at Davos: Can 2% of Investments Save Our Planet?

If the planet were a corporation, its balance sheet would be alarming with resources depleting faster than they can regenerate and a biodiversity funding gap reaching a staggering $700 billion annually......

Harini Shanker

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Talk of the Week

From Forests to Food Systems: A Journey Toward Balance

Time Travel: 12,000 Years Ago, When Earth Was a Forest. Imagine stepping onto Earth 12,000 years ago. The world was alive with dense forests, meandering rivers, and a cacophony of wildlife....

Sathya Raghu

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What's New at Soul Forest

Measuring What Matters: Solving Nature's Complexity

The 20th century was about single-variable optimisations. Earn more money. Produce more cars. Generate more energy. Grow more food. These challenges, though complicated, had straightforward solutions....

Harini Shanker

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Do Good. Make Money.

Paying for the Planet: The Price of Inaction vs. the Value of Restoration

If Nature sent you an invoice, how much would it be? Perhaps you assume this is a trick question—after all, isn’t nature free for all? But what if we told you there’s a price someone else may already be paying on your behalf? A price debated endlessly.....

Neha Sharma

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What's New at Soul Forest

Turning Challenges into Opportunities at Soul Forest

When Soul Forest was just an idea, we explored countless designs and approaches. Our goal was clear: create a project to transform a degraded land into a biodiverse ecosystem that’s scientifically sound, easy to implement, visually inspiring, and ultimately fosters....

Harini Shanker

Read the full article

Do Good. Make Money.

HarMoney: Reimagining Money, Nature, and Humanity

For centuries, much of human life has been guided by imagined realities: money, capitalism, and democracy. These are stories we, as a society, have collectively agreed upon, and they've shaped how we live, what we value, and how we progress....

Sathya Raghu

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A Green Life Lesson for My Little One

As I watch my 2-year-old play in our backyard garden, laughing as his messy hands trace a busy ant's path, I feel a deep sense of responsibility. The world he inherits is shaped by my actions today. Contemplating the towering landfills that mar urban landscapes...

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What's New at Soul Forest

A Tour of the Wellness Spots at Soul Forest

Soul Forest is more than just a green space; it's a testament to resilience, growth, and renewal—not only for the land but for everyone who connects with it. I've watched it evolve from barren, dry ground to lush greenery, thanks to the rains...

Harini Shanker

Read the full article

Weeding out Permaculture Myths

In an era of heightened sustainability awareness, many are turning away from industrial farming to natural practices. Organic farming has grown by 13% annually over the past decade, with permaculture emerging as the top pick.

Read the full article

Nature Reserves — Teeing off a Responsible Luxury

In an era defined by sustainability and environmental responsibility, another option for your dream home or next project is gaining traction: NATURE RESERVES

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The Only Way Forward Is to Act Now!

I'm not a fan of fear-based behaviour change, but let's be clear—optimism without a solid foundation can become toxic positivity. As former US Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore warned, it's harming the planet...

Harini Shanker

Read the full article

Perils Beneath the Green Veil: Tackling the Invasive Species Challenge

At Soul Forest, our mission extends beyond increasing green cover. We aim to restore the land's natural balance by preserving native biodiversity and ecological health. One of the key focus areas here is managing invasive plant life.

Read the full article

At Soul Forest, we're transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems, benefiting the environment, local communities, and the economy

Articles

This Forest Doesn't Look Like One. And That's the Point

The Forest I Thought I Knew. I grew up in Tamil Nadu, a tropical state in India, where forests were never far. Dense green canopies, damp earth underfoot, birds calling from every direction—that was the forest I knew. Alive, lush, and timeless...

Earthworks at Soul Forest: Restoring Water, Reviving Life

What Are Earthworks? In permaculture, earthworks refer to any modifications made to the land to improve water retention and soil health. More commonly known as watershed management, these interventions are crucial for ensuring a site not only survives but thrives...

Echoes from the Ocean: What the Olive Ridley Turtles Teach Us About Coexistence

When the Ocean Turns Alive: A Record-Breaking Spectacle in Odisha. Every year between February and March, something extraordinary unfolds along India’s eastern coast, where the quiet beaches of Odisha come alive...

The Wisdom of Indigenous Communities: The Key to Our Future?

A Story from the Forest of Kadar
Ravi and Maya, an orphaned elephant calf, grew up together in the Kadar forest, their bond unbreakable. Years later, a monsoon flood trapped Ravi on his rooftop...

Nature2 at Davos: Can 2% of Investments Save Our Planet?

If the planet were a corporation, its balance sheet would be alarming with resources depleting faster than they can regenerate and a biodiversity funding gap reaching a staggering $700 billion annually......

From Forests to Food Systems: A Journey Toward Balance

Time Travel: 12,000 Years Ago, When Earth Was a Forest. Imagine stepping onto Earth 12,000 years ago. The world was alive with dense forests, meandering rivers, and a cacophony of wildlife....

Measuring What Matters: Solving Nature's Complexity

The 20th century was about single-variable optimisations. Earn more money. Produce more cars. Generate more energy. Grow more food. These challenges, though complicated, had straightforward solutions....

Paying for the Planet: The Price of Inaction vs. the Value of Restoration

If Nature sent you an invoice, how much would it be? Perhaps you assume this is a trick question—after all, isn’t nature free for all? But what if we told you there’s a price someone else may already be paying on your behalf? A price debated endlessly.....

Turning Challenges into Opportunities at Soul Forest

When Soul Forest was just an idea, we explored countless designs and approaches. Our goal was clear: create a project to transform a degraded land into a biodiverse ecosystem that’s scientifically sound, easy to implement, visually inspiring, and ultimately fosters....

HarMoney: Reimagining Money, Nature, and Humanity

For centuries, much of human life has been guided by imagined realities: money, capitalism, and democracy. These are stories we, as a society, have collectively agreed upon, and they've shaped how we live, what we value, and how we progress....

A Green Life Lesson for My Little One

As I watch my 2-year-old play in our backyard garden, laughing as his messy hands trace a busy ant's path, I feel a deep sense of responsibility. The world he inherits is shaped by my actions today. Contemplating the towering landfills that mar urban landscapes...

A Tour of the Wellness Spots at Soul Forest

Soul Forest is more than just a green space; it's a testament to resilience, growth, and renewal—not only for the land but for everyone who connects with it. I've watched it evolve from barren, dry ground to lush greenery, thanks to the rains...

Weeding out Permaculture Myths

In an era of heightened sustainability awareness, many are turning away from industrial farming to natural practices. Organic farming has grown by 13% annually over the past decade, with permaculture emerging as the top pick.

Nature Reserves — Teeing off a Responsible Luxury

In an era defined by sustainability and environmental responsibility, another option for your dream home or next project is gaining traction: NATURE RESERVES

The Only Way Forward Is to Act Now!

I'm not a fan of fear-based behaviour change, but let's be clear—optimism without a solid foundation can become toxic positivity. As former US Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore warned, it's harming the planet...

Perils Beneath the Green Veil: Tackling the Invasive Species Challenge

At Soul Forest, our mission extends beyond increasing green cover. We aim to restore the land's natural balance by preserving native biodiversity and ecological health. One of the key focus areas here is managing invasive plant life.

Subscribe to The Forest Mail & join our journey of restoring nature!

At Soul Forest, we're transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems, benefiting the environment, local communities, and the economy

Articles

This Forest Doesn't Look Like One. And That's the Point

The Forest I Thought I Knew. I grew up in Tamil Nadu, a tropical state in India, where forests were never far. Dense green canopies, damp earth underfoot, birds calling from every direction—that was the forest I knew. Alive, lush, and timeless...

Earthworks at Soul Forest: Restoring Water, Reviving Life

What Are Earthworks? In permaculture, earthworks refer to any modifications made to the land to improve water retention and soil health. More commonly known as watershed management, these interventions are crucial for ensuring a site not only survives but thrives...

Echoes from the Ocean: What the Olive Ridley Turtles Teach Us About Coexistence

When the Ocean Turns Alive: A Record-Breaking Spectacle in Odisha. Every year between February and March, something extraordinary unfolds along India’s eastern coast, where the quiet beaches of Odisha come alive...

The Wisdom of Indigenous Communities: The Key to Our Future?

A Story from the Forest of KadarRavi and Maya, an orphaned elephant calf, grew up together in the Kadar forest, their bond unbreakable. Years later, a monsoon flood trapped Ravi on his rooftop...

Nature2 at Davos: Can 2% of Investments Save Our Planet?

If the planet were a corporation, its balance sheet would be alarming with resources depleting faster than they can regenerate and a biodiversity funding gap reaching a staggering $700 billion annually......

From Forests to Food Systems: A Journey Toward Balance

Time Travel: 12,000 Years Ago, When Earth Was a Forest. Imagine stepping onto Earth 12,000 years ago. The world was alive with dense forests, meandering rivers, and a cacophony of wildlife....

Measuring What Matters: Solving Nature's Complexity

The 20th century was about single-variable optimisations. Earn more money. Produce more cars. Generate more energy. Grow more food. These challenges, though complicated, had straightforward solutions....

Paying for the Planet: The Price of Inaction vs. the Value of Restoration

If Nature sent you an invoice, how much would it be? Perhaps you assume this is a trick question—after all, isn’t nature free for all? But what if we told you there’s a price someone else may already be paying on your behalf? A price debated endlessly.....

Turning Challenges into Opportunities at Soul Forest

When Soul Forest was just an idea, we explored countless designs and approaches. Our goal was clear: create a project to transform a degraded land into a biodiverse ecosystem that’s scientifically sound, easy to implement, visually inspiring, and ultimately fosters....

HarMoney: Reimagining Money, Nature, and Humanity

For centuries, much of human life has been guided by imagined realities: money, capitalism, and democracy. These are stories we, as a society, have collectively agreed upon, and they've shaped how we live, what we value, and how we progress....

A Green Life Lesson for My Little One

As I watch my 2-year-old play in our backyard garden, laughing as his messy hands trace a busy ant's path, I feel a deep sense of responsibility. The world he inherits is shaped by my actions today. Contemplating the towering landfills that mar urban landscapes...

A Tour of the Wellness Spots at Soul Forest

Soul Forest is more than just a green space; it's a testament to resilience, growth, and renewal—not only for the land but for everyone who connects with it. I've watched it evolve from barren, dry ground to lush greenery, thanks to the rains...

Weeding out Permaculture Myths

In an era of heightened sustainability awareness, many are turning away from industrial farming to natural practices. Organic farming has grown by 13% annually over the past decade, with permaculture emerging as the top pick.

Nature Reserves — Teeing off a Responsible Luxury

In an era defined by sustainability and environmental responsibility, another option for your dream home or next project is gaining traction: NATURE RESERVES

The Only Way Forward Is to Act Now!

I'm not a fan of fear-based behaviour change, but let's be clear—optimism without a solid foundation can become toxic positivity. As former US Vice President and environmentalist Al Gore warned, it's harming the planet...

Perils Beneath the Green Veil: Tackling the Invasive Species Challenge

At Soul Forest, our mission extends beyond increasing green cover. We aim to restore the land's natural balance by preserving native biodiversity and ecological health. One of the key focus areas here is managing invasive plant life.

Subscribe to The Forest Mail & join our journey of restoring nature!

A Story from the Forest of Kadar
Ravi and Maya, an orphaned elephant calf, grew up together in the Kadar forest, their bond unbreakable. Years later, a monsoon flood trapped Ravi on his rooftop...