Because of its geographical diversity, India is home to innumerable ecosystems which are particular to various regions and communities. The slow degradation of these ecosystems due to thoughtless and short-sighted development policies has thrown the relationship between man and nature into imbalance. In order to restore them to their full functioning, policies and frameworks need to take into consideration both ecological and cultural factors and formulate a more inclusive and meaningful model of economic development. Ecosystem restoration planning in India involves elements drawn from many different aspects of conservation and development, taking into account flora, fauna and human activities. On a micro-level, taking a village as an example, such a plan must equal consideration to nature and culture- soil and water conservation, afforestation, and long-term planting of indigenous trees along with education and training, health and sanitation, and best practices in the sectors of agriculture and animal husbandry. Moreover, this plan must also factor in the wisdom and traditional environmental knowledge of the local community, along with their socio-economic needs. Ecosystem restoration planning in India involves elements drawn from many different aspects of conservation and development, taking into account flora, fauna and human activities. On a micro-level, taking a village as an example, such a plan must equal consideration to nature and culture- soil and water conservation, afforestation, and long-term planting of indigenous trees along with education and training, health and sanitation, and best practices in the sectors of agriculture and animal husbandry. Moreover, this plan must also factor in the wisdom and traditional environmental knowledge of the local community, along with their socio-economic needs.