Restoration of Ala Forest Reserve

Restoration of Ala Forest Reserve

NG Nigeria

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Ala Forest Reserve, encompassing approximately 45,000 hectares, stands as one of the degraded forest reserves in South West Nigeria. Over the years, it has endured significant degradation from unsustainable logging, bushfires, overgrazing, and inadequate management practices. This project, with local communities, has undertaken the initiative to restore a portion of this degraded forest, commencing with 2,000 hectares as a starting point.

5,914Trees funded of 8,200
1,874 TCO2 captured
469Followers
Plant from 2 €
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April 2026

Controlling animal grazing in young forest plantations can be challenging, as it often threatens the survival and healthy growth of newly established plants.

A proven, nature-based solution is the use of Caesalpinia bonduc (Grey Nicker Bean) as a living fence. This spiny, thorny

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13 Apr 2026