Last week I visited Forest Farming pioneers Greenfield Bio Plantations outside Haputale, in the southern/central part of Sri Lanka. Sitting at an altitude of over 1500 m (5000 feet) above sea level, the self-sustaining forest farming estate was a beautiful experience across the dimemsions.

Around 6 am, looking out from near the top of the plantation.

The concept of forest farming goes far beyond organic, mimicking a natural forest with large and small trees, providing shade and welcoming birds, that in turn feed on insects and taking part in creating a strong natural eco-system.

View of the tea plantation with Eucalyptus trees in the background

Forest farm wandering