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India's real estate industry is planting 2 million native trees across 9,000 acres of degraded forest land in the ecologically vital Western Ghats. The project has already restored 3,500 acres and now enters its second phase with 700 more acres planned.
India's largest real estate developers' association just committed to restoring 250,000 acres of degraded land over five years, planting millions of native trees to rebuild ecosystems. The ambitious plan focuses 60% on native species to restore biodiversity and 20% on medicinal plants that will provide income for local communities.
A tourism retreat in India's Western Ghats proves hotels can protect nature instead of destroying it. By building around existing trees and hiring locals, Cardamom Club shows travel can give back to the land.