RootedFood Forest

Baduraliya, Sri Lanka

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Lush food forest canopy in Baduraliya, Sri Lanka
Baduraliya, Sri Lanka
RootedinNature,
GrowingtheFuture.

Regenerative food forest and sustainable exports from Sri Lanka. Where organic spices grow in harmony with nature's wisdom.

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Our Mission

ALivingEcosystem,NotJustaFarm

In the lush landscapes of Baduraliya, a group of friends came together with a shared belief: that the future of food lies in harmony with nature. What began as a vision soon became a mission—to transform land into a living food forest where biodiversity thrives and communities grow stronger together.

Here, agriculture is not simply cultivation—it is regeneration. Traditional farming wisdom meets modern innovation, creating a sustainable food system that produces high-quality natural products while restoring soil, biodiversity, and livelihoods.

Regenerative food forest ecosystem in Baduraliya

50+

Plant Species

Since

2024

RootedFoodForestwasbornfromadreamwhereagricultureisnotsimplycultivation,itisregeneration.

Rooted Food Forest

Our Ecosystem

Seven Layers of Living Abundance

A seven-layer agroforestry system that mirrors the natural forest, where every plant serves a purpose and every layer supports the whole.

Canopy
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Layer 01

Canopy Layer

Tall fruit and timber trees that form the uppermost layer, providing shade and wind protection for the entire system.

CoconutJackfruitBreadfruitMango
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Layer 02

Understory Layer

Medium-height trees that thrive in filtered light, producing valuable spices and medicinal products.

CinnamonCloveNutmegCacao
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Layer 03

Shrub Layer

Woody shrubs and small trees that fill the middle space, adding diversity and productivity.

CoffeeCardamomVanillaLemongrass
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Layer 04

Herbaceous Layer

Perennial and annual herbs, vegetables, and medicinal plants that carpet the forest floor.

TurmericGingerGalangalArrowroot
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Layer 05

Ground Cover

Low-growing plants that protect the soil, retain moisture, and suppress weeds naturally.

Sweet PotatoCentellaMintPeanut
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Layer 06

Vine Layer

Climbing plants that utilize vertical space on trees and trellises for maximum productivity.

Black PepperPassion FruitBetel LeafVanilla
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Layer 07

Root Layer

Underground crops that make use of the deep, rich soil built by the forest system above.

CassavaYamTaroGinger
Our Products

From Forest to Table

From the forests of Baduraliya to global markets—natural products grown with care, processed with tradition, and delivered with purpose.

Spices
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Spices

Hand-harvested, sun-dried spices grown in our biodiverse food forest ecosystem.

Herbal Powders
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Herbal Powders

Finely ground herbal powders from medicinal plants nurtured in our regenerative system.

Dried Fruits
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Dried Fruits

Naturally sun-dried tropical fruits from our agroforestry canopy layers.

Preserved Foods
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Preserved Foods

Traditionally preserved foods using time-tested methods from Sri Lankan heritage.

Our Impact

EveryHarvestIsaStepTowardaRegenerativeFuture

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Local Farmers

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Soil Regeneration

Our food forest builds soil rather than depleting it. Through natural leaf litter, composting, and zero tillage, we increase organic matter and restore soil biology year after year.

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Biodiversity

With over 50 plant species, our forest provides habitat for birds, insects, and soil organisms. This biodiversity creates natural pest control and resilient ecosystems.

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Water Conservation

Deep root systems act as natural sponges, absorbing rainfall and releasing it slowly. Our forest protects local water sources and prevents erosion.

FromtheforestsofBaduraliyatoglobalmarkets,everyproductcarriesadeeperstoryfoodgrownwithcare,respect,andpurpose.

Rooted Food Forest

Our Community

More Than a Farm. A Community.

Farmers, workers, and partners collaborate to grow food responsibly and share its benefits ethically.

30+

Partner Farmers

120+

Families Supported

15+

Training Programs

500+

Hectares Restored

Kasun Perera

Kasun Perera

Co-Founder & Farm Director

Dilini Fernando

Dilini Fernando

Co-Founder & Export Manager

Nuwan Silva

Nuwan Silva

Head of Processing

Amara Jayawardena

Amara Jayawardena

Community Coordinator

For Buyers & Distributors

Export Partnership Opportunities

Partner with Sri Lanka's first food forest-based export ecosystem. We supply premium organic spices, herbal powders, dried fruits, and preserved foods to wholesale buyers and distributors worldwide.

Premium Quality

Forest-grown products with superior flavor profiles and nutrient content.

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Full Traceability

Complete supply chain transparency from tree to shipment.

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Organic Certified

Meeting international organic and food safety standards.

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Custom Orders

Flexible quantities and packaging to meet your market needs.

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