AFC and WNPS PLANT forge groundbreaking long term conservation partnership

Build conservation contribution into core products while developing community resilience in the central highlands

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A new chapter in Sri Lanka's forest restoration journey begins with a landmark partnership between Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) and Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Ltd., (PLANT).

Formalised through a recent MoU, this multiyear collaboration integrates sustainability into AFC's core products, supports the planting of 100,000 trees across PLANT sites, and initiates community programs near restoration areas. The first engagement unfolds at Radella Estate in Nuwara Eliya, managed by Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC, where AFC will help establish a forest corridorpart of a 13 km stretch being developed by WNPS PLANT with multiple partners.

This initiative unites finance and conservation in a shared mission to restore native forests, enhance climate resilience, and deliver lasting benefits to local communities. AFC will fund the initial phase and aims to scale efforts over five years, combining ecological recovery with community development, nature education, and inclusive financial strategies to create a replicable model for sustainable restoration.

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