The forest of Franzi Hofmann

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April 2025

For over a century, a golden thread has run through our work – putting communities at the heart of restoration. We know that when we work hand in hand with local communities, supporting their vision for their landscapes, we see lasting change on the ground. This impact report reflects

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15 Apr 2025

Planting of Croton megalocarpus seedlings along matara river in Gura catchment site which is currently under threat due to encroachment. We have taken over its rehabilitation and 2500 seedlings have been planted so far.

14 Apr 2025
Pepijn Verpalen TN
Pepijn Verpalen TN · 3 days ago

Keep up the great work!

Tabebuia impetiginosa (Tajibo Morado): Un aliado para la reforestación y la economía de Santa Cruz

La reforestación se erige como una herramienta fundamental para la restauración de nuestros valiosos ecosistemas, y en el contexto de Santa Cruz, B...

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Women play a big role in ensuring that the seedlings get to the planting site! As a result they earn a living!

09 Apr 2025
Deanna Venzke
Deanna Venzke · 6 days ago

Amazing!!

🌍 Before vs. After Reforestation 🌱
Before: A barren land dotted with tree stumps — once a lush forest, then stripped and silent.
After: A thriving green haven, teeming with life. Nature healed, one tree at a time. 🌳💚

09 Apr 2025

Prunus Africana, a dominant species planted by the project to ensure the right species in the right place!

09 Apr 2025

Instead of a cleared space to act as a firebreak, this local species is planted to serve both purposes.

09 Apr 2025

Trees Like Water

Well, they do when they're growing at the Equator and its the dry season! Climate change is making rainfall patterns in the tropics ever more spora...

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At Usambara Biodiversity Conservation Project, everything we do is rooted in community collaboration. Our focus is on creating long-term, sustainable benefits for both the landscape and the people who rely on forests for their livelihoods.

01 Apr 2025
March 2025

A quick look back at one of our farmers and her family proudly harvesting the results of their Forest Garden—a reminder of how trees can support both livelihoods and landscapes.

31 Mar 2025

Successful agroforestry starts with thoughtful site selection. Factors like soil quality, water availability, slope, and sunlight all influence how well trees and crops can grow together.

Selecting the right location ensures that trees support—not compete with—agricultural production,

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31 Mar 2025

Windbreakers: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Mitigating Agricultural Impact

Windbreakers: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Mitigating Agricultural Impact Within the dynamic landscape of sugarcane and soybean plantations, where...

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Planting in mangrove ecosystems isn’t easy.

It often means trekking through thick, muddy paths to reach the right spots.

But placing propagules in these areas ensures they get the moisture they need to grow strong and healthy.

28 Mar 2025

Before each planting activity, our team gathers to review best practices for propagule collection and proper planting techniques. Here's a glimpse of the dedicated team making it all happen on the ground.

28 Mar 2025

This little guy is a mudskipper—part fish, part land explorer.

Found in healthy mangrove ecosystems like those in Madagascar, mudskippers can breathe through their skin and even “walk” on land using their fins.

Their presence is a great sign that the mangroves are thriving.

28 Mar 2025
Felicia Goodwin
Felicia Goodwin · 4 days ago

Amazing 🥰

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