Why We Exist
Why We Exist
Breaking the Degraded Land–Food Security–Deforestation Cycle
Soil is the foundation of life on Earth. It sustains 95% of global food production - making access to fertile soil essential to feed the growing global population, supports nearly all terrestrial biodiversity, stores & clean our water, filters pollutants, does flood regulation, nutrient cycling, waste decomposition and stores more carbon than all vegetation combined.
Yet this vital, finite, non renewable and irreplaceable resource on a human timescale is in crisis. Over one-third of the world's soils are already degraded, and we are losing fertile land faster than it can recover.
Every year, more than 12 million hectares of agricultural land degrade due to erosion, nutrient depletion, salinisation, and intensive land use. At the same time, over 10 million hectares of forests are cleared — much of it to replace lost farmland. This creates a compounding cycle: degraded soils reduce yields, pushing agriculture into forests, which further accelerates deforestation and long-term soil collapse.
Meanwhile, over 2 billion hectares of land lie degraded and underutilized — abandoned due to exhaustion, poor management, or ecological collapse. We see this not as a liability, but as a strategic opportunity and untapped assets.
We break this cycle at the root — regenerating degraded soils through sustainable forestry supported by biochar, proprietary organic inputs and processes. We rebuild soil fertility, restore carbon, and create future agricultural potential at scale that is productive, resilient, and ready for long-term use.
The Hidden Costs of Land Degradation
The hidden costs of Land degradation — environmental, health, social, and economic often go unnoticed, but True Cost Accounting reveals the real impact on ecosystems and communities. It is estimated that the global cost of lost ecosystem services due to degradation may be even upto $10.6 trillion USD per year.
These lost ecosystem services include water filtration and retention, flood regulation, nutrient cycling, and waste decomposition. As soils degrade, their ability to perform these essential functions diminishes, leading to increased vulnerability to floods, reduced water quality, and declining agricultural productivity.
Degraded land also poses serious risks to human health. As productivity drops and water sources dry up, communities face increased food insecurity and malnutrition. This cycle of loss is not isolated — it affects every continent, driven by human activities such as deforestation, poor agricultural practices, and urban expansion.
Reversing land degradation is not just an environmental goal — it is a global imperative to secure ecosystems, sustain food systems, and support human well-being.
Land degradation is increasing at a steady rate
15.4 % of the reported land is degraded, an increase of 4 % in four years.
Drought's hazard is far reaching
Out of 98 countries affected by drought, 15 have experienced severe or extreme drought over some or all of their territory.
Between 2015 and 2019, at least 100 million hectares of healthy and productive land were degraded every year, affecting food and water security globally. The loss is equivalent to twice the size of Greenland, impacting the lives of 1.3 billion people, who are estimated to be directly exposed to land degradation.
The Global Loss of Forests
The world has lost one-third of its forests over the past 10,000 years — an area twice the size of the United States. Alarmingly, half of this loss occurred in the last century, driven primarily by agriculture, followed by forestry products.
Forest loss includes both deforestation and forest degradation:
- Deforestation: The complete removal of tree cover, transitioning land from forest to non-forest without regrowth.
- Forest Degradation: The thinning of the forest canopy and loss of carbon without a change in land use, with the expectation of natural regrowth.
Regenerating wastelands through sustainable forestry directly addresses the root causes of deforestation by creating fertile land for agriculture and producing sustainable timber.
The Global Loss of Forests
Healthy forests enable humanity to thrive
Forests: A natural solution for climate change
Climate change is a defining challenge of our time. One of the most effective ways to combat climate change is with healthy, resilient forests.
Forests help regulate our climate by absorbing and retaining carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The healthier the forest, the more carbon it can capture and store.
But today, the destruction of forests accounts for at least 10 per cent of annual carbon emissions. When forests are responsibly managed so biodiversity is maintained, the plants and trees within them can extract more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and slow climate change.
Healthy forests enable humanity to thrive
Forests support earth's biodiversity
Forests are incredibly diverse ecosystems, hosting the majority of terrestrial plant and animal species. They represent a beautifully balanced system where soil, plants, and animals all depend on each other to thrive.
But why does this matter for us? First, biodiverse ecosystems provide the vital materials we need for food, shelter, clothing, and more. Biodiversity also fosters resilience. Healthy, rich ecosystems make earth habitable for humans. When forests disappear, these life-supporting systems begin to fail, putting humans at significant risk.
According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), biodiversity is now declining faster than ever before.
Forests support earth's biodiversity
Forests are essential for people and communities
Forests support human life all over the world. They provide us with clean air, drinking water, and countless products we rely on every day. And for 300 million people, forests also provide a home. The communities living in and around forests depend on them for food, fuel, medicine, and their livelihoods. In turn, they make stewardship a part of everything they do.
Forests are essential for people and communities
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