Since 1982, the NeoSynthesis Research Center (NSRC) has worked with farmers to restore forests and watersheds and enhance livelihoods and food security using regenerative agriculture and agroforestry. We integrate traditional knowledge, experience and the sciences in our research and training, and lend support to fledgling environmental, agricultural and conservation organizations.
We have been carrying out research and demonstrating our approach for 30 years and have numerous on the ground examples of regenerative watershed and forest management that are 6 months to 25 years old. Our two research stations are located in the Intermediate and Dry Zones of Sri Lanka.
Our two research stations are located in the Intermediate and Dry Zones of Sri Lanka
Research Stations
Serukelle
APPLIED ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION MODELS
Forest rehabilitation model, Serukele, Puttulam District Western Dry Zone
At Serukele, the focus is on diverse drought-adaptation practices, including the restoration of riparian ecosystems for water management. Land rehabilitation using analog and conservation forestry increases biodiversity conservation, while regenerative agriculture of traditional paddy varieties, vegetables, and fruits increases food security. One biological indicator of successful rehabilitation is the return of the Ceylon slender grey loris (Loris lydekkerianus) to this once degraded coconut land and numerous invertrbrates including the millipede, Xenobolus carnifex. We have been rehabilitating this land for 25 years.
Lemastote
APPLIED ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION MODELS
Land rehabilitation model, Lemastote, Badulla District Intermediate Zone
At Lemastote, cloud and submontane forest rehabilitation in the headwaters is increasing watershed productivity while also mitigating landslides. Analog forestry (using pepper, coffee, and cinnamon as principal crops), vegetable and tea cultivation practiced in the downstream areas, increase food and financial security. We have been rehabilitating this land for 25 years.
Our Services
Field research opportunities for academic researchers and students at our research station demonstration models
