La foresta di Joana Extremina

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marzo 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
febbraio 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 · un mese fa

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

These saplings are just 1.5 years old but have already outgrown an average adult of 6ft! That’s some impressive growth! Nature, when left to thrive, never fails to surprise.

Isnt it?

27 feb 2025

Recent images from the project site! 🌿 The saplings are thriving and growing rapidly, well on their way to becoming self-sustaining—just like natural forests.

25 feb 2025
gennaio 2025

Empowering Indigenous Tribes of Odisha through Tree Plantation and Restoration Efforts

Odisha, a state rich in cultural heritage and biodiversity, is home to several indigenous tribes who have lived in harmony with nature for centurie...

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One of the key activities during my field visits is conducting rapid tree-density surveys.

On my most recent visit, I had the opportunity to carry out this exercise with the valuable assistance of a project planter. Together, we verified the species planted, assessed tree density

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29 gen 2025
Oriana Medina TN
Oriana Medina TN · 2 mesi fa

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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 gen 2025
Sultan Alotaibi
Sultan Alotaibi · un mese fa

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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 gen 2025

Throwback: A happy beneficiary with a young sapling. The joy is evident! These local tribal communities are encouraged to engage in planting activities, which they take up enthusiastically. For many, this serves as their primary livelihood.

27 gen 2025
dicembre 2024

Throwback to nurturing saplings at the heart of our journey – the nursery where it all begins! 🌱✨

31 dic 2024

#Throwback to a plantation picture from the project!

A reminder that growth, like greatness, takes time—just as Rome wasn’t built in a day.

27 dic 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 dic 2024
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A glimpse of the Kandrany planting site before the tiny mangrove seedlings were planted.

18 dic 2024
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