Mangrove Restoration Project

Mangrove Restoration Project

KE Kenya

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Our project aims to plant over 5 million trees in key mangrove habitats to fight climate change and alleviate poverty. Overexploitation of mangroves, driven by local poverty, threatens Kenya’s coastline. We are restoring these ecosystems by establishing nurseries and planting trees, offering sustainable livelihoods to ease pressure on natural resources.

35,852Trees funded of 42,000
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June 2026

New Planting Site Alert!

The Mangroves Restoration Project in Kilifi, Kenya has a new planting site: Jiwe Leupe. Target: 20,000 trees across 2 ha of mangrove forest.

Mangroves are critical fish and crab breeding habitat. Restoring them here directly supports local fishing communities

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16 Jun 2026

10 Trees from me to Support this important Re planting Projekt🍀🐞🍀😊🙏🏻

January 2026

Might wonder Why we plant mangroves?

Mangroves are more than trees—they are lifelines. They protect our coastlines from erosion and storm surges, store massive amounts of carbon, and provide breeding grounds for fish and crabs that support local livelihoods.
By planting and restoring

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29 Jan 2026
Pepijn Verpalen · 29 January

Incredible to see this big bulk planting! Keep up the great work and nice upd...

November 2025

Monitoring Planted Sites

04 Nov 2025
Pepijn Verpalen · 4 November 2025

I love all those mangroves! Great picture!

August 2025

An environmentally conscious community is one with a bright and sustainable future.

08 Aug 2025
July 2025

We celebrated World Mangrove Day by planting 10,000 mangrove seedlings alongside Hon. CS for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Deborah Barasa, and the local community.

Mangroves are life—they protect our coasts, support marine biodiversity, and are powerful allies in the fight

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28 Jul 2025

The community in Mida Creek has truly embraced this program—and you might be wondering, why mangrove restoration? Here's why:

Mangroves are vital coastal ecosystems that play a crucial role in our lives. The communities in Mida Creek, for example, rely on them for fisheries, coastal

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28 Jul 2025
Pepijn Verpalen · 28 July 2025

That is an incredible way to make your work fun. Not only impactful but also ...

May 2025

🌿 8 Years Later: Nature Thrives Where Communities Lead 🌿
Eight years ago, we joined hands with the local community to restore a degraded mangrove site by planting Ceriops tagal seedlings. Today, this once-barren area stands as a thriving mangrove forest — a powerful testament to

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30 May 2025
Pepijn Verpalen · 30 May 2025

Incredible post, such a proof and strong message. I love the picture. Keep up...

April 2025

Degraded Site + Planting Efforts = Recovery
Recovery = Increased Biodiversity + Expanded Forest Cover

Small actions, big transformations!

28 Apr 2025

Benefits of mangrove forest to biodiversity

28 Apr 2025

This is the best definition of Restoration; bringing back life.

28 Apr 2025
October 2024

For any successful mangrove restoration project, local communities play a critical role. From establishing nurseries to managing planting activities, their involvement is key to long-term sustainability. By tapping into their knowledge of the local environment and fostering a sense

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15 Oct 2024
August 2024

One Year old site which we planted 20000 seedlings of Ceriops tagal restoring 2ha of defforested land

06 Aug 2024
Jürgen Rein · 10 August 2024

muy bien

We celebrated world mangrove day by planting 6,000 seedlings of Ceriops tagal mangrove species in Mtwapa Creek together with community.

06 Aug 2024
May 2024

🌱🌿 Seeding Season for Avicennia marina is Here! 🌿🌱

We're excited to announce that the seeding season for Avicennia marina, a vital mangrove species, is now upon us! Unlike other mangroves that produce propagules, Avicennia marina produces seeds.

Our dedicated team, along

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28 May 2024
April 2024

Happy Earth Day!

22 Apr 2024

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