A floresta de Centro de Estudos Rioterra

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abril 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 abr 2025

Women play a big role in ensuring that the seedlings get to the planting site! As a result they earn a living!

09 abr 2025
Deanna Venzke
Deanna Venzke · há 7 dias

Amazing!!

When your teak saplings start outgrowing the average 6 ft tall human. These beauties are reaching for the skies - and winning!

09 abr 2025

Young teak saplings in their early growth stage. The emergence of new green leaves signifies healthy development, while the brown leaves indicate the initial phase of chlorophyll formation.

09 abr 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 abr 2025
março 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 · há 4 dias

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

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 · há 7 dias

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

fevereiro 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 fev 2025
The Creative Pixels
The Creative Pixels · há um mês

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 fev 2025

Teak from the Tribals project! Teak has a unique ability to regenerate and grow rapidly. In its early years, it focuses on developing strong roots, and once established, it shoots up vertically, reaching for sunlight. Unlike many trees, it doesn’t form a canopy but has broad leaves

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27 fev 2025

These saplings are just 1.5 years old but have already outgrown an average adult of 6ft! That’s some impressive growth! Nature, when left to thrive, never fails to surprise.

Isnt it?

27 fev 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 fev 2025

Great to see greenery at the project site! These saplings have experienced monsoons, hot summers, and cold winters—and they’re standing tall. On their way to becoming strong trees!

25 fev 2025
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