Fondly known as the “Forest Man of the Concrete Jungle”

Pradeep TREEpathi is a nationally recognised environmental leader, ecological strategist, and sustainability practitioner with over 18 years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale, science-driven Nature-based Solutions across India. He brings a rare blend of deep on-ground implementation expertise, policy engagement, and corporate CSR integration, enabling the successful execution of complex ecological projects in challenging urban and degraded landscapes.

He has received widespread recognition from international agencies, national institutions, and government bodies for pioneering work in urban ecological restoration, including the development of many Urban India’s largest Miyawaki forests, restoration of landfill sites and debris yards, native biodiversity parks, and revival of degraded water bodies—often transforming some of the country’s most neglected and difficult lands into thriving ecosystems.

As the Founder of Green Yatra, one of India’s leading environmental NGOs, Pradeep has spearheaded impactful afforestation, urban greening, and community-led sustainability initiatives in close collaboration with corporates, government agencies, and civil society. His approach focuses on moving sustainability from intent to measurable impact, ensuring ecological interventions are scientifically designed, performance-driven, and resilient over the long term.

He also serves as an Expert on Greening and Landfill Site Restoration at the Assam Urban Knowledge Hub (Department of Town and Country Planning, Government of Assam).

At NatureMentors, Pradeep leads the vision of integrating ecological science, innovative design, and pragmatic execution to create high-performance green infrastructure that delivers lasting climate, biodiversity, and social outcomes.