Tara Lal is a conservation scientist, creative director, and the founder of Aranyani. She holds an MSc in Conservation Science from Imperial College London and an RIBA-accredited Diploma from the Architectural Association. Her practice spans land and marine restoration, ecological storytelling, and sustainable design. She leads initiatives that restore vulnerable ecosystems through community-centred models. Having lived and worked across India, Europe, Africa, and North America, Tara brings a global perspective to conservation and craft. She also serves on the advisory boards of Sanctuary Asia and The Nature Conservancy India.