Give your land a long-term restoration plan with Nature Bank
We focus on careful assessments, honest feasibility studies, and fully funded establishment so that every acre is regenerated with clarity and accountability.
Current stage
Pilot partnerships open
Assessment window
Rolling reviews
Next planting window
Monsoon 2025
Minimum parcel size
10 acres and above
See Nature Bank in action
Walk through our pilot sites and hear from land partners across India
What is Nature Bank?
Nature Bank partners with landowners to transform underutilized land into verified forest ecosystems. We handle planning, planting, monitoring, and certification while you earn revenue from multiple sources:
Forest Units
Biodiversity credits that address habitat loss and species decline
Carbon Credits
Sequestration credits from verified carbon capture
Sustainable Timber
Selective harvesting rights for long-term income
Ecosystem Services
Payments for water catchment, soil conservation, and more
Your land can become a sanctuary where nature thrives and prosperity grows
Together, we're planting forests that will shelter generations yet unborn
The Process
Three Approaches to Native Regeneration
Choose the model that best suits your land, goals, and vision for the future
Pure Afforestation
Dense native forest creation for maximum impact
Best for:
Steep terrain, water catchment areas, carbon-focused projects
Woodland Biodiversity
Mixed habitat approach combining trees with diverse ecosystems
Best for:
Agricultural land transition, wildlife conservation, diverse landscapes
Agroforestry Systems
Trees integrated with productive agricultural land
Best for:
Working farms, sustainable food production, gradual transition
Not sure which approach is right for you? Our team of forestry experts will assess your land and recommend the optimal strategy for maximum ecological and economic benefit.
How Nature Bank Works
Simple, transparent processes for both landowners and businesses
Site Assessment
Free evaluation of your land, soil analysis and species selection, revenue projection modeling
Partnership Agreement
30-50 year Nature Bank contract, shared revenue model (typical 60-40 split), we fund establishment costs
Establishment
Native species planting, fencing and protection, first 5-year monitoring
Revenue Generation
Year 5+: Forest Units sales, Year 10+: Sustainable timber, Year 15+: Peak carbon credits
Watch your land flourish as it provides for your family and the planet
Every acre you transform writes a new chapter in Earth's recovery story
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're a landowner or a business, we're here to help you make a lasting impact
Own 10+ acres?
Discover your Nature Bank potential with a free site assessment. Transform your land into a thriving ecosystem that generates sustainable income for decades.
- Free site evaluation
- Revenue projection modeling
- We fund establishment costs
- 30-50 year partnership
No obligation • Confidential consultation
Need biodiversity or carbon solutions?
Calculate your requirements and reserve Forest Units from our verified Nature Bank network across India.
- REDD+ & Gold Standard certified
- India Biodiversity Portal compliant
- NABCB accredited audits
- Annual impact reports
Instant quote • Volume discounts available
Trusted by leading organizations across India
Our Nature Bank Network
Active Nature Banks creating verified biodiversity and carbon impact across India
Programme status
Pilot cohort 2024–2025
Founding partnerships open
States in pipeline
Karnataka • Rajasthan • Uttarakhand • Maharashtra
Additional states invited
Land parcels under review
6 submissions (10–120 acres)
Feasibility shared transparently
Verified units issued
0 (pre-registration)
Units sold only post-validation
Western Ghats Pilot
Aravalli Agroforestry Pilot
Eastern Himalayan Ridge Pilot
Deccan Plateau Corridor Pilot
Transparent Revenue Model
Every rupee accounted for, every benefit shared fairly
Establishment cost
₹1.68 Cr (20 ha pilot)
Nursery stock, planting, irrigation, guards, 5-year care
Who pays what
Nature Bank 100% capex
Landowner contributes land access + local stewardship
Revenue share
60% Landowner / 40% Nature Bank
Post year-5 once monitoring KPIs are met
Years 0-4
₹0 (investment phase)
- Nature Bank funds design + planting
- Landowner receives monthly protection stipend
Years 5-9
₹8-15 L/yr
- Forest Units batch-1 verified
- Landowner receives 60% of each sale
Years 10-18
₹20-35 L/yr
- Blend of Forest Units + selective bamboo/timber harvest
- Maintenance reserve deducted transparently
Year 18 onwards
₹30-50 L/yr
- Peak canopy & carbon accumulation
- Option to reinvest into community projects
Assumptions & safeguards
- Survival rate 85%+ (monitored via third-party audits)
- Unit price pegged to state-level BNG guidance (₹8-12 Lakh)
- Inflation escalator of 4% baked into forward contracts
- Exchange risk hedged for export-linked carbon revenue
What Nature Bank covers
• Nursery procurement, soil prep, and planting logistics
• Digital forest ledger + community livelihood payments
• Third-party ecological monitoring for 30+ years
• Market access + negotiation for unit and carbon sales
Transformation Stories
Real Nature Banks creating real impact across India
Western Ghats Partnership
Aravalli Agroforestry Transition
Eastern Himalayan Ridge Restoration
Our Scientific Approach
Every tree we plant is measured, monitored, and celebrated with rigorous scientific methodology
India Biodiversity Portal
IBP compliant biodiversity assessments
REDD+ Certified
Gold Standard carbon certification
Native Species
Eco-region specific selection
National Biodiversity
Aligned with India's Action Plan
30-Year Monitoring
Long-term commitment tracking
Climate Resilience
Indian climate adaptation planning
Certified Excellence
Third-Party Verification Process
Site Assessment
NABCB accredited auditors conduct initial biodiversity baseline assessments using India Biodiversity Portal protocols.
Species Selection
Native species chosen based on eco-region, soil type, and climate resilience projections for Indian conditions.
Carbon Certification
REDD+ and Gold Standard verification for carbon sequestration claims with international registry registration.
Ongoing Monitoring
Annual ecological audits with remote sensing, drone surveys, and on-ground biodiversity assessments for 30+ years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Nature Banking
Still have questions?
Our forestry experts are here to help you understand how Nature Banking can work for your land.
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