Soul Forest

Soul Forest is a nonprofit environmental organisation dedicated to restoring biodiversity, regenerating degraded landscapes, and building climate-resilient ecosystems in India. Founded in 2023, the organisation combines ecological restoration, community participation, and sustainable land-use models to transform barren land into thriving forests that benefit both people and nature.

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Soul Forest follows an innovative 80:20 restoration model, where 80% of the land is dedicated to biodiversity conservation and 20% supports sustainable livelihood activities. Working with scientists, local communities, and environmental partners, the organisation restores ecosystems while creating long-term economic opportunities through nature-based solutions.

Head Quaters: Veltoor, Telangana.

Major Areas of Work

Biodiversity Restoration: Restores degraded landscapes through native afforestation, habitat creation, and ecosystem regeneration.

Climate Action: Develops nature-based solutions that improve carbon sequestration, restore soil health, and strengthen climate resilience.

Sustainable Land Management: Promotes ecological restoration alongside sustainable farming and regenerative land-use practices.

Community Livelihoods: Creates employment and livelihood opportunities by engaging local communities in conservation and restoration activities.

Research & Ecological Innovation: Uses scientific research, monitoring, and technology to develop scalable biodiversity restoration models.

Major Initiatives & Programmes

Soul Forest Restoration Model: Restores degraded landscapes through an integrated biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihood approach using the organisation's 80:20 model.

Land Restoration Programme: Revives degraded land through native plantation, water conservation, habitat restoration, and ecological infrastructure.

Community-Based Conservation: Works with local communities to protect biodiversity while generating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Ecological Research & Monitoring: Conducts biodiversity assessments, environmental monitoring, and impact measurement to improve restoration outcomes.

Impact

Soul Forest has developed a scalable model for restoring degraded ecosystems by combining biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and community participation. Its work supports habitat restoration, carbon sequestration, ecological resilience, and local livelihoods while demonstrating innovative approaches to landscape restoration in India.

Leadership

Co-Founder & CEO – Sathya Raghu Mokkapati

Co-Founder – Ayush Sharma

Soul Forest is an excellent fit for professionals passionate about ecology, climate action, biodiversity conservation, environmental science, forestry, sustainable agriculture, research, programme management, and nature-based solutions who want to contribute to large-scale ecological restoration.