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Brown Roots

Browns Root, the environmental passion project of Ceylon Roots and Browns Tours seeks to reverse
the severe deforestation occurring in Sri Lanka. The project pledges to plant one tree on behalf of
every traveler booking through the company. Its vision is to inspire travelers all over the world to help
local communities by planting a tree as a token of gratitude and respect of being a part of their
community.

The quiet town of Ragala, immersed with scenic tea plantations was the selected inception of the
Brown Roots Project. In selecting the land to begin our passion project we wanted to ensure it adds
considerable value to the local community, has scope for future expansion and most importantly
support from the local community. The land, which is part of the Liddesdale Estate, Ragala is situated
between Udapusselawa-Nuwara Eliya road and the main road from Ragala to Kandy.

Another key strategic decision in selecting the scenic location was that it provided easy accessibility.
Our local and international volunteers would find it very simple to locate the project coordinates and be
involved in planting the trees. Towards the middle, you would find a natural water stream that provides
water to the local community. The trees planted through our project proves to be immensely beneficial
in sustaining this natural water stream.
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