In 2016, we were approached by an enthusiast group of people interested in buying agriculture land to cultivate Red Sandal trees in Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh. Owing to the challenges involved in cultivation & maintenance of the plantation this group asked our Chairman Shri. Parvatham Prasad Reddy to help them identify suitable land, plant type and to take up maintenance services of the entire plantation. Being a farmer, and also having extensive knowledge on Red Sandalwood tree, he agreed. Thus, started our journey with a 13 acres pilot project, which was planted by the end of 2016. ​ There are very few people having expertise in cultivating Red Sandal for commercial plantations, as this tree was officially announced legal to cultivate only after 2015 by the Central Government. Our learning experiences from the pilot project gave several insights as to nature of the plant, type of soil, requirement of specific conditions and proper maintenance techniques. Mr.Prasad Reddy has approached forest genetics & breeding centre, Forest research institute and acquired additional knowledge on how this species of Pterocarpus Santalinus can be grown in large scale commercial plantations. ​ From 2018, we emerged on our mission to spread awareness on this rare and unique form of wood, which has highly restrictive distribution and the demand for its rich heartwood. In 2020 the company has grown to a private limited organization with the name, ‘PARVATHAM ECO-FORESTRY PRIVATE LIMITED’ and today, our achievements in the field of Eco-forestry services are: ​ · 500 plus members in our Eco-forestry plantation initiatives · 250 plus acres under maintenance and 350 acres under land preparation · 2,00,000 Raktchandhan / Red Sandal trees planted · 150 plus Farm Labour in Employment providing Regional Development · 200 Cows for Organic Farming · Eco-forestry Guest House for our Members (under construction)