The forest of The Toy Chest Australia

The Toy Chest Australia is an online toy store specialising in eco-friendly and ethical brands. We keep our environment and sustainability in mind by offering toys of high quality that will last lifetimes and stay out of landfill.

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April 2025

For over a century, a golden thread has run through our work – putting communities at the heart of restoration. We know that when we work hand in hand with local communities, supporting their vision for their landscapes, we see lasting change on the ground. This impact report reflects

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15 Apr 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
Deanna Venzke
Deanna Venzke · 6 days ago

Amazing!!

Another 200 trees planted yesterday in the Daintree

03 Apr 2025

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

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 · 4 days 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

One of the trees we plant into almost every planting site - the Native Gardenia (Atractopcarpus fitzalanii). With its large dark green leaves and lightly scented flowers, it provides dense dark shade and great cover for animal like tree-frogs.

25 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 · 7 days 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
Friends of Usambara Society

Thank you Deanna

Another 200 trees planted at the Bells Road, Newell site in Far North Queensland.

09 Mar 2025

Humans (including Daintree Life) are planting trees in projects all over the world. But let's not forget the wildlife. Here are just a few of our local helpers. All of these creatures spread rainforest seed in the Daintree.

06 Mar 2025
Cynthia Lebo
Cynthia Lebo · a month ago

Awesome!

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

Another 250 trees planted yesterday.

27 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
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