Demand4Restoration Madagascar

View on the east side of the Ambanitaza restoration site

Image of the landscape in Ambatomironkona

View of Antanambao John restoration site

View of the Macolline Antalaha, from the north

Planting is not enough. 🌳

Among the key factors that determine the success of #restoration projects are:
✅ Clear land rights
✅ Genuine involvement of local communities.

This is the conclusion reached by the #D4R teams in the #SAVA region, based on a study of 7 sites.

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🌳Since June 2025, #D4R teams have been travelling across SAVA, Boeny and soon Anosy.
🌱They are assessing the fauna, flora, soils and socio-economic impacts of reforestation to understand its successes and limitations.
👉In the long run, the objective is to develop a national restoration guide.

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One goal of #D4R: test if aligning restoration with local demand improves social + ecological outcomes.

Tropical Biodiversity & Social Enterprise (TBSE) is helping put this into practice — planting 4M native trees with 14 local community associations in Anosy, Madagascar.

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Picture of participatory mapping workshop with land use cards in the foreground

Our Demand4Restoration fieldwork is in full swing!

Nancy Rabenantoandro is conducting participatory mapping to assess where people have demand for what kind of restoration.

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Demand4Restoration is tackling a critical challenge: ensuring that ecological restoration efforts truly align with the needs and aspirations of local communities—so they are embraced, sustained, and deliver lasting impact. Together, we're building a sustainable future! #EcologicalRestoration

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Project members on BlueSky are: @estelle-ravel.bsky.social & @dominic-martin.bsky.social

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Group photo of project members

Restoration site with newly planted trees

We are the Demand4Restoration project - a group of scientists and practitioners studying how restoration in #Madagascar can become more effective for people and nature.

Follow us for updates on our transdisciplinary research over the coming years!

More info: data.snf.ch/grants/grant...

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