M.R. Hari (Madathil Rajappan Nair Hari)
M. R. Hari or Madathil Rajappan Nair Hari, popularly known Invis Hari is a visionary land restoration consultant and a leading advocate for sustainable urban specializing in Miyawaki model afforestation and eco-restoration techniques. Recognized as an Expert – Urban Forestry by the G-20 Land Initiative of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Hari has been a pioneer in restoring barren landscapes since 2007 and has actively practiced the Miyawaki model since 2017.
About
Hari spearheads efforts to promote land restoration through his YouTube channel, Crowd Foresting (www.youtube.com/crowdforesting), with the support of Invis Pvt. Ltd. and Culture Shoppe Pvt. Ltd. Further advancing his mission, he established the Miyawaki Nature Lab at Puliyarakonam, Thiruvananthapuram, on January 5, 2024, in collaboration with the Agriculture and Ecosystem Management Group, a non-profit organization. This Nature Lab serves as a pioneering training center for land restoration, aligned with the G-20 Land Initiative’s vision of integrating Miyawaki forests into educational institutions worldwide, transforming campuses into living laboratories and outdoor classrooms.
