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Stewardship for native woodlands & mixed habitats

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

Land AssessmentPartnershipPlantingRevenue

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

80-100% tree cover
Maximum carbon capture
30-year+ establishment

Best for:

Steep terrain, water catchment areas, carbon-focused projects

Woodland Biodiversity

Mixed habitat approach combining trees with diverse ecosystems

40-70% tree cover
Wildlife corridors
Mixed habitats

Best for:

Agricultural land transition, wildlife conservation, diverse landscapes

Agroforestry Systems

Trees integrated with productive agricultural land

20-40% tree cover
Ongoing agriculture
Silvopasture systems

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

1

Site Assessment

Free evaluation of your land, soil analysis and species selection, revenue projection modeling

Week 1-2
2

Partnership Agreement

30-50 year Nature Bank contract, shared revenue model (typical 60-40 split), we fund establishment costs

Week 3-4
3

Establishment

Native species planting, fencing and protection, first 5-year monitoring

Year 1-5
4

Revenue Generation

Year 5+: Forest Units sales, Year 10+: Sustainable timber, Year 15+: Peak carbon credits

Year 5+

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

For Landowners

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
Get Free Site Assessment

No obligation • Confidential consultation

For Businesses

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
Calculate Your Requirements

Instant quote • Volume discounts available

Trusted by leading organizations across India

ISO Certified
NABCB Accredited
UN SDG Aligned
REDD+ Verified

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

Filter by type:
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Pure Afforestation
Woodland Biodiversity
Agroforestry Systems
Woodland Biodiversity

Western Ghats Pilot

Kodagu, Karnataka
~40 ha short-listed with coffee agroforestry buffers
Landowner agreements & hydrology design
No units issued yet (pre-registration)
Track Progress
Agroforestry Systems

Aravalli Agroforestry Pilot

Alwar, Rajasthan
~28 ha pasture transitioning to silvopasture
Community grazing schedules & fencing plan
Bundled food-forest concept under review
Track Progress
Pure Afforestation

Eastern Himalayan Ridge Pilot

Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
~52 ha degraded pine patch earmarked for oak mix
Nursery stock selection with forest department
Awaiting weather-clearance for planting
Track Progress
Woodland Biodiversity

Deccan Plateau Corridor Pilot

Solapur, Maharashtra
~36 ha rain-fed farms adding shelterbelts
Contour bunding + moisture conservation
0 units issued • accepting partners
Track Progress

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)

Audited annually
  • Nature Bank funds design + planting
  • Landowner receives monthly protection stipend

Years 5-9

₹8-15 L/yr

Audited annually
  • Forest Units batch-1 verified
  • Landowner receives 60% of each sale

Years 10-18

₹20-35 L/yr

Audited annually
  • Blend of Forest Units + selective bamboo/timber harvest
  • Maintenance reserve deducted transparently

Year 18 onwards

₹30-50 L/yr

Audited annually
  • 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

Woodland Biodiversity

Western Ghats Partnership

Kodagu, Karnataka
~48 hectares earmarked
Landscape scope
Planting target: Aug 2025
Deployment window
Tree Species:
TeakMahoganyRosewoodJackfruitMango
Feasibility cleared • Agreements in progress
Coffee grower cooperatives & Kodava family estates
Hydrology & soil baseline completed
Nursery stock reserved (native hardwood mix)
Forest units not issued yet
Agroforestry Systems

Aravalli Agroforestry Transition

Alwar, Rajasthan
~32 hectares community pasture
Landscape scope
Pilot rows ready for monsoon 2025
Deployment window
Tree Species:
KhejriNeemAcaciaJamun
Silvopasture layout under consultation
Village commons committee & women self-help groups
Grazing rotation plan drafted with herders
Water harvesting trenches pegged
Revenue model tied to fodder yield sharing
Pure Afforestation

Eastern Himalayan Ridge Restoration

Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
~52 hectares degraded pine
Landscape scope
Oak & rhododendron planting: Oct 2025
Deployment window
Tree Species:
DeodarOakRhododendronSalPine
Biodiversity baseline in progress
Van Panchayat & state forest department
Camera traps deployed to monitor wildlife movement
Community nursery preparing 40,000 saplings
Carbon credit methodology under review

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

India Biodiversity Portal (IBP)
REDD+ Certification
Gold Standard
NABCB Accredited Audits
Woodland Carbon Code
UN SDG Aligned

Third-Party Verification Process

1

Site Assessment

NABCB accredited auditors conduct initial biodiversity baseline assessments using India Biodiversity Portal protocols.

2

Species Selection

Native species chosen based on eco-region, soil type, and climate resilience projections for Indian conditions.

3

Carbon Certification

REDD+ and Gold Standard verification for carbon sequestration claims with international registry registration.

4

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.

Contact Our Team

See Nature Bank in motion

Walk through our pilot sites, hear from land partners, and discover how transparent financing meets grassroots restoration.

Nature Bank: Grow India

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Long-form walkthrough capturing Kodagu, Aravalli, and Eastern Himalayan pilots with live revenue overlays and community interviews.

Nature Bank v1

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Portrait cut for social stories, internal briefings, and community updates.