Earthings Nature Foundation! Restoring Kerala's Forests
We, an esteemed non-governmental organization passionately dedicated to eco-restoration and environmental conservation. We are committed to healing and revitalizing our planet's ecosystems, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. Through our unwavering dedication, scientific expertise, and community engagement, Earthings Nature Foundation is at the forefront of transformative eco-restoration initiatives.
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About ENF
Who We Are
ENF was founded on a single conviction: that ecological restoration requires physical presence in the forest. We work directly on invasive species removal, native regeneration, and habitat restoration inside protected areas — tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries — under Kerala Forest Department supervision.
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Our Mission
To restore degraded forest ecosystems in Kerala's protected areas through direct, hands-on intervention — removing invasive species, supporting native regeneration, and working in sustained partnership with the Kerala Forest Department.
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Our Vision
Forests where native biodiversity thrives without the pressure of invasive species — and a model of community-led ecological restoration that can be replicated across India's protected landscapes.
Where We Work
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Thekkady, Kerala
Periyar Tiger Reserve
One of India's most significant tiger reserves. ENF has conducted multiple restoration camps here, focusing on lantana and other invasive species in the buffer and core zones.
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Palakkad, Kerala
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
A biodiversity hotspot in the Western Ghats. ENF works here on invasive species removal and brushwood dam construction to support native forest regeneration.
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Wayanad, Kerala
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. ENF's restoration work in Wayanad targets invasive species that threaten the sanctuary's native plant communities and wildlife corridors.
Why Eco-Restoration Matters
Kerala's forests are under pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation, reduce biodiversity and degrade wildlife habitats. Eco-restoration — the systematic removal of invasive species and support for native plant regeneration — is one of the most effective ways to reverse this damage and protect these ecosystems for future generations.
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Kerala
Forest Department Partner
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Volunteer Camps
Restoration Camps Open to Volunteers
ENF's restoration camps are multi-day programmes conducted inside protected forest areas. Volunteers work directly on invasive species removal under Forest Department supervision. The work is physically demanding. The purpose is ecological restoration.
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Working With the Kerala Forest Department
All ENF restoration activities are conducted in formal partnership with the Kerala Forest Department. Our camps operate under Forest Department supervision inside protected areas — tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. This partnership is the foundation of everything we do.
Restoration Camps
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Completed
Eco-Restoration at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctury
Tholpetty September 4–6, 2026
Earthings Nature Foundation conducted a two-day eco-restoration programme at Anakoodu, Periyar Tiger Reserve, focusing on the removal of Chromolaena odorata (Eupatorium odoratum). With 20 participants contributing 180 man-hours, approximately 1.6 acres of habitat were restored.
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Completed
Eco-Restoration at Periyar Tiger Reserve
Thekkady October 2-4, 2026
Earthings Nature Foundation conducted a dedicated eco-restoration camp at Tholpetty, focusing on the removal of invasive plants and restoration of degraded forest habitats. Volunteers worked alongside the Forest Department to support habitat recovery and strengthen long-term conservation efforts.
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Scheduled
Eco-Restoration at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctury
Tholpetty November 21-23, 2026
Join Earthings Nature Foundation for our upcoming eco-restoration camp at Tholpetty, dedicated to removing invasive plant species and supporting the recovery of native forest habitats. Together with the Forest Department, volunteers will take part in meaningful hands-on restoration work to help protect and regenerate this precious forest ecosystem.
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Scheduled
Eco-Restoration at BhoothathanKettu
Tholpetty November 1, 2026
Join Earthings Nature Foundation for our upcoming eco-restoration camp at Bhoothathankettu,focusing on the removal of invasive plants and restoration of degraded forest habitats.
From the Forest Floor
Documentation of ENF's restoration camps across Kerala's protected forests.
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The Forest Needs People Who Will Do the Work
ENF restoration camps are not nature walks. They are physically demanding, multi-day conservation work programmes. If you are prepared for that, we want to hear from you.
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Contact
Get in Touch
For enquiries about restoration camps, volunteer participation, or conservation partnerships.
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Working in partnership with the Kerala Forest Department across Periyar, Parambikulam, and Wayanad.