The forest of Sultan Alotaibi

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May 2024

Deep in the mangrove forest of the coasts of Madagascar, making sure all of them are growing strong and healthy.

29 May 2024
Jürgen Rein
Jürgen Rein · 9 months ago

muy bien

Fresh batch of harvested mangrove seedlings ready to be planted.

28 May 2024
Jürgen Rein
Jürgen Rein · 9 months ago

muy bien

April 2024

Traveling by water to reach our planting sites is an integral part of the job.

30 Apr 2024
Jürgen Rein
Jürgen Rein · 9 months ago

muy bien

We were delighted to spot a lemur at one of our planting sites!

29 Apr 2024
Lulù Pietropaolo
Lulù Pietropaolo · 2 months ago

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March 2024

We continue to make our way through the mangrove forests of Madagascar.

28 Mar 2024
Borja Izquierdo Sanchez

👏🏻👏🏻

Mangroves are fascinating. Did you know that these trees are capable of filtering up to 90% of salt from seawater? this allows them to thrive in salty conditions where other trees cannot.

27 Mar 2024
Sam Lo
Sam Lo · a year ago

Wow 🩵

Coastal ecosystems are vital barriers protecting inland areas from storms and erosion, crucial habitats for marine life, and natural filters maintaining water quality.

26 Mar 2024
February 2024

Beyond their carbon storage capacity, mangroves provide resilience against the adverse effects of climate change. They protect coastlines from erosion and reduce the impact of storms and hurricanes, thus safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of coastal communities. Their preservation

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29 Feb 2024

Mangrove reforestation projects are vital to recover areas that have been degraded or destroyed. These projects not only help to restore the biodiversity and ecosystem services associated with mangroves but also enhance their capacity to act as carbon sinks.

27 Feb 2024

The conservation of mangroves is vital for protecting biodiversity. Many species that inhabit mangroves are threatened or endangered due to habitat degradation, pollution, and climate change. The conservation and restoration of mangroves are essential to ensure the survival of these

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26 Feb 2024
January 2024

Mangroves are pretty amazing when it comes to growing up. If you plant one, it doesn't take forever to see it become a big, strong mangrove tree. In just about 5 to 15 years, these tough plants can go from tiny seedlings to fully grown trees, standing tall and creating a home for

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29 Jan 2024
Koibi
Koibi · a year ago

200 trees donated to the project in Madagascar — will try and make it there i...

Though it's a muddy task, planting mangroves opens up job opportunities for local communities. It's not just about getting hands dirty; it's about rejuvenating the land and empowering the people who live there with meaningful work and restored environments.

26 Jan 2024

Mangrove ecosystems are super important! They're like nature's superheroes, protecting coastlines from storms and erosion, providing homes for tons of fish and birds, and even helping to clean our air by storing carbon. These unique trees are a key piece in keeping our oceans and

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24 Jan 2024
Isabelle Frémont
Isabelle Frémont · a year ago

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to reforest the mangrove of Madagasca...

December 2023

Mangrove planting is best conducted during the wet season when the saturated soil allows for easier insertion of the propagules and optimal water availability for root establishment. The effort is demanding but essential, carried out in thick mud.

21 Dec 2023
Maria Vagner
Maria Vagner · a year ago

Very good

Captured here is the growth of mangrove seedlings, a few months after planting. These young plants are the beginning of what will become a thriving mangrove forest.

20 Dec 2023
Maria Vagner
Maria Vagner · a year ago

Good