Objective :Reversal of climate change through sequestering carbon; achieving balance between protection of natural resources, biodiversity and development needs.
Method :Re-planting trees, clearing forest floor of invasive weeds, clearing underground springs & aquifers, creating spaces for return of natural native plant species.
Social Impact & Project Incentives :Employment for 1-2 persons per 10 hectares over 500 hectares.
Sustainability :Revenue generation from biomass, shade grown organic cardamom, coffee, spices, offset value of sequestered carbon in carbon sinks.
Minimum area :500 hectares
Estimated minimum duration of project :5 years.
Scale-up Potential over 10 years :1 million hectares
Locations :Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, North East India