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April 2025

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
Julie Goddard
Julie Goddard · 10 hours ago

Great work

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

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
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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

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
Julie Goddard
Julie Goddard · 10 hours ago

Good news

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
NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd.
NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd. · 21 days ago

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February 2025

In a Forest Garden, trees do more than provide shade and fruit—they actively improve soil health.

Their roots stabilize the land, prevent erosion, and create channels that enhance water infiltration. As leaves and organic matter decompose, they enrich the soil with nutrients, fostering

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28 Feb 2025
Vibro
Vibro · a month ago

Nice work, nice land. Have a nice year 💚 God with U a U with God ♥️

Training is key to long-term success. As part of our program, we educate local farmers on the Forest Garden approach, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate and sustain productive, resilient landscapes.

This hands-on training ensures that each farmer can

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28 Feb 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

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
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NAKEDFOOD.CH Ltd. · 21 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. · 21 days ago

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