Tree planting

Reforestation

Reforestation is seen as a major part of the ongoing conservation effort to save the blue-eyed black lemur in Sahamalaza.

By planting thousands of trees, new forest habitats can be created and existing, fragmented forest areas connected by "corridors", which allow isolated lemur groups to link up.

A mixture of trees, many of which provide the blue-eyed black lemur with fruits and leaves, are purchased at a fair price from local farmers and nurseries, which benefits the local economy and population.

Seedlings ready to be planted Š AEECL

AEECL's local reforestation expert, Guy Randriatahina, manages the reforestation project. Tree planting events takes place throughout the year and are often attended by local volunteers and school children.

Reforestation event, Sahamalaza National Park Š AEECL

Covering a surface area of approximately 20 ha from four different sites, a total of 33,376 seedlings were planted in 2008 and a further 80,000 in 2009.

Planting of Mantaly tree Š AEECL

Young volunteers at work Š AEECL

Mother and sleeping child planting new trees Š AEECL

Are you able to support the continuing conservation effort taking place in the Sahamalaza National Park by purchasing 3 trees for just Ł8.00?

Your contribution will make a real and long-term difference to the future of the blue-eyed black lemur by providing food and new habitats for the remaining groups of lemur.