Western Ghats Partnership
From degraded landscapes to measurable ecosystem recovery through satellite mapping, native species planning, and community partnerships.
At a glance
About Eden Caterers
- Calculated Carbon Footprint
- Set reduction goals
- Reduced emissions
afforestation.orgThe issue
The Aravalli Hills are one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and play a critical role in maintaining ecological balance across northwestern India. Stretching over 700 km, they act as a natural barrier against desertification, recharge groundwater, regulate local climate, and provide habitat for hundreds of native plant and animal species.
Over the past few decades, the ecosystem has come under immense pressure. Rapid urbanization, illegal mining, deforestation, and unsustainable land use have significantly reduced forest cover while fragmenting wildlife habitats. Many degraded areas have lost their ability to naturally regenerate, resulting in soil erosion, declining biodiversity, and reduced water retention.
Without large-scale restoration efforts supported by science and technology, the degradation of the Aravalli landscape could have long-term consequences for both biodiversity and surrounding communities.
The challenges
Restoring thousands of hectares of degraded land is far more complex than simply planting trees. Every site has unique environmental conditions that influence which restoration approach will succeed.
Identifying suitable restoration sites
Many degraded locations appear similar visually but differ greatly in soil quality, rainfall, slope, and groundwater availability. Selecting unsuitable land can significantly reduce plantation success rates.
Planting fast-growing trees without considering native biodiversity
Can negatively affect local ecosystems. Every species mix must balance carbon capture, biodiversity restoration, and long-term resilience.
Planning large-scale plantations
Managing thousands of planting points across uneven terrain requires precise planning. Without digital mapping, maintaining consistent spacing, monitoring survival rates, and coordinating field teams becomes difficult.
Traditional restoration projects often struggle to provide transparent environmental data. Measuring carbon removal, biodiversity improvement, and ecosystem recovery requires continuous monitoring over several years.
The solution
Combining ecological expertise with AI-powered restoration planning. To overcome these challenges, the project combines ecological science with modern geospatial technology, enabling restoration teams to plan, monitor, and verify every stage of the project.
Satellite mapping and boundary planning
Project locations are first identified using high-resolution satellite imagery. Restoration teams draw precise project boundaries, allowing the system to automatically calculate total area, coordinates, and land characteristics.
Native species recommendations
The system recommends diverse native species based on local climate and ecological conditions, helping maximize biodiversity while improving carbon sequestration and ecosystem resilience.
Circular packaging
Eden Caterers replaced traditional PLA wrap with Proganic® wrap - a biodegradable and recyclable material that has eliminated thousands of metres of plastic waste.
Logistics and energy efficiency
Operationally, Eden Caterers have transitioned their kitchens to a 100% renewable Biogas energy source. On the road, they have expanded their electric delivery fleet to 82%, supported by dynamic tracking and routing systems to minimise mileage.
The results
The combination of scientific restoration planning and digital monitoring has created a scalable restoration model capable of producing long-term ecological benefits. Key project outcomes include:
- 150,000+ native trees planned across degraded Aravalli landscapes.
- 520 hectares of land prepared for ecological restoration.
- 18,500+ tonnes of estimated CO₂ sequestration over the project lifecycle.
- 38 native tree species selected to maximize biodiversity.
- 91% projected plantation survival rate through optimized species selection and monitoring.
- 12 local communities engaged in restoration, maintenance, and stewardship activities.
Long-term impact
Beyond tree planting, the project contributes to healthier soils, improved groundwater recharge, restored wildlife habitats, reduced land degradation, and stronger climate resilience. By combining AI-driven planning and transparent monitoring, the initiative establishes a repeatable restoration model that can be scaled across other degraded landscapes in India.
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