The forest of Thomas Gugger

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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

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

We are collecting Annona Mucosa seeds. This species is popularly known as Biribá and is used to restore degraded areas, providing food for fauna. The fruit is used in sweets and ice cream and is rich in vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron and fiber. Biribá planning aims to restore

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27 Mar 2025

Our community at Usambara Biodiversity Conservation Project are growing up in a climate crisis, surrounded by news of rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and disappearing wildlife. But when they plant trees, they become environmentalists, working to create a greener future.

22 Mar 2025

See how the PT-03 area is progressing. We are in the Amazon winter period and with water, the species are developing well.

17 Mar 2025

See how the PT-02 area is progressing. We are in the Amazon winter period and with the water, the species are developing well.

14 Mar 2025
RAHELYNN DEL PUERTO
RAHELYNN DEL PUERTO · 13 days ago

Innovamos para un futuro donde tecnología y ecología se unen. 🌳🌳🌱

Environmental degradation and gender inequality stem from shared dominant power structures. Gender equity and women’s empowerment are deeply embedded in all our work and are essential to sustainable climate solutions.

13 Mar 2025
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NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd. · 9 days ago

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We are collecting fruits and seeds of ingá laurina. This species is used in the restoration of areas degraded, aiming to improve the soil fertility and provide food
for fauna.

07 Mar 2025

Forging Resilience: Embracing Natural Selection in Nursery Practices for Robust Reforestation

Forging Resilience: Implementing Natural Selection in Nursery Practices for Robust Reforestation Ignacio Molina | February 28, 2025 Abstract Our ex...

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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 · 25 days 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

This is how the seedlings reach the reforestation fields. Two main types of species are sent. Firstly, there are the fast-growing trees, which play a crucial role in creating an initial vegetation cover. These are identified by black swiss rolls. Secondly, we have diversity species,

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25 Feb 2025
Nicci Gowing
Nicci Gowing · a month ago

Love learning more about the process! Keep it coming

Beyond academic success, this initiative equipped students with practical skills, inspired environmental stewardship, and set a standard for sustainable education. And the impact is being felt beyond the classroom. The school and its surrounding community are embracing sustainable

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25 Feb 2025

When tree planting is done properly it transforms
landscapes, communities and livelihoods.

24 Feb 2025
NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd.
NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd. · 9 days ago

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Celebrating meaningful change where it matters most at Usambara Biodiversity Conservation
At our project, everything we do is driven by a commitment to creating meaningful impact where it matters most. For over a century, ever green thread has run through our work – putting communities

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19 Feb 2025
NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd.
NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd. · 9 days ago

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