M.R. Hari

M.R. Hari (Madathil Rajappan Nair Hari) is a land restoration consultant and advocate for sustainable urban development, specializing in Miyawaki model afforestation and eco-restoration techniques. Recognized as an Expert in Urban Forestry by the G-20 Land Initiative of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Hari has been dedicated to restoring barren landscapes since 2007 and actively practicing the Miyawaki model since 2017.

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Hari promotes land restoration through his YouTube channel, Crowd Foresting, supported by Invis Pvt. Ltd. and Culture Shoppe Pvt. Ltd. To further this mission, he established the Miyawaki Nature Lab at Puliyarakonam, Thiruvananthapuram, on January 5, 2024, in collaboration with the Agriculture and Ecosystem Management Group (AGES), a non-profit organization. The Nature Lab serves as a 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.

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