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April 2025

Young teak saplings in their early growth stage. The emergence of new green leaves signifies healthy development, while the brown leaves indicate the initial phase of chlorophyll formation.

09 Apr 2025
March 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 · a day ago

Amazing 🥰

Did you know?

Mangroves can survive in saltwater by filtering out up to 90% of the salt through their roots—or excreting it through their leaves. It’s one of the reasons they thrive along Madagascar’s coasts where few other trees can.

28 Mar 2025
February 2025

Our planting team is made up of local community members who live near our restoration sites. Many rely on fishing for their livelihoods, and planting mangroves plays a crucial role in strengthening coastal ecosystems.

Mangroves provide essential breeding and nursery grounds for

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28 Feb 2025
The Creative Pixels
The Creative Pixels · a month ago

I wonder if there are any mangrove projects in Mexico we can plant on. We are...

Mangrove forests are vital for coastal stability, biodiversity, and carbon storage, acting as a natural barrier against storms and erosion.

Fun fact: Mangroves can filter up to 90% of salt from seawater before absorbing it, allowing them to thrive in harsh coastal environments where

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28 Feb 2025

Teak from the Tribals project! Teak has a unique ability to regenerate and grow rapidly. In its early years, it focuses on developing strong roots, and once established, it shoots up vertically, reaching for sunlight. Unlike many trees, it doesn’t form a canopy but has broad leaves

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27 Feb 2025

Great to see greenery at the project site! These saplings have experienced monsoons, hot summers, and cold winters—and they’re standing tall. On their way to becoming strong trees!

25 Feb 2025
January 2025

The Benefits of Tree Planting in the South: An Organic Approach

Roots of Tree Planting: A Historical Perspective Tree planting has been an integral part of Southern culture for centuries. Ancient traditions and ...

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Meet this proud farmer, near his thriving trees—each one a symbol of resilience, tradition, and prosperity.

He knows that these trees are more than just plants; they’re a lifeline for his family, his tribal community, and future generations.

From providing shade and sustenance

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30 Jan 2025

Mangrove propagules are planted vertically in muddy ground, mimicking their natural process.

This helps them anchor securely, allowing roots to penetrate the soil and shoots to reach sunlight.

This method ensures high survival rates and supports the rapid growth of thriving mangrove

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28 Jan 2025
Sultan Alotaibi
Sultan Alotaibi · 2 months ago

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Mangrove trees provide a unique advantage in reforestation efforts with their easily accessible seedlings, known as propagules.

These propagules grow directly on the tree and can be harvested once they mature, ready to plant immediately without additional preparation.

This natural

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28 Jan 2025

An update from our Tamil Nadu project: This sapling symbolizes growth, destined to become a tree over time. 🌱🌳

27 Jan 2025
December 2024

Teak sapling from the site.

31 Dec 2024

From Sapling to shade!

This sapling, once fully grown, will provide much-needed shade to the community, offering relief from the scorching sun!

27 Dec 2024

Here’s a sneak peek at how the seedlings are thriving! We’re thrilled with their progress so far—in just a few years, they’ll grow into full mangroves, helping to restore Madagascar’s coastlines.

18 Dec 2024
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