Suprabha Seshan, 2023-01-05

Suprabha Seshan is an environmental educator and restoration ecologist known for her work in conserving and restoring tropical rainforests in the Western Ghats of India. She is the managing trustee of the Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary (GBS), a conservation organization in Wayanad, Kerala, that focuses on the regeneration of native plant species and the restoration of forest ecosystems.

Suprabha co-founded GBS's School in the Forest and has been instrumental in leading the ""Landscapes and Lifeskills"" program for young adults. She has also directed numerous restoration projects at Mukurthi National Park and the Tala Cauvery Temple Sanctuary, among others.

In 2006, Suprabha received the Whitley Award for her conservation work. She also holds key roles in several environmental organizations, including the Munnarakkunnu Trust, The Forest Way Trust, and the Environmental Support Group, and is involved in various environmental justice and ecological restoration initiatives across India.