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Madagascar

Together with the local communities and our partner Zazamalala, we will restore the dryland forests of West-Madagascar, making it a wild place again and protecting its unique flora and fauna.

Status: Current project

Restoration of unique forest in western Madagascar

Madagascar is one of the countries in the world with the most endemic plant and animal species. These unique species are found only on the island and nowhere else. However, the country’s overwhelming biodiversity is under severe pressure due to unsustainable land use and climate change. Together with the Zazamalala Foundation, we will transform 150 hectares of degraded land in western Madagascar back into a beautiful forest full of life. Will you plant with us?

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Local Sakalava women work together on reforestation

Madagascar trumpet flower (Fernandoa madagascariensis grevei)

Local communities help with reforestation

A Za baobab (Adansonia za) with nesting herons and egrets in the Zazamalala forest

Nocturnal Lemur in the Zazamalala forest

This project of Trees for All contributes to several
Sustainable Development Goals

Where are we planting?

Planting takes place in western Madagascar.

Our partner

Our partner is Stichting Zazamalala, a Dutch foundation founded by dr. Simon Rietveld. In 2000, the foundation started reforesting a barren area that now bears the name Zazamalala forest. The forest of 140 hectares provides a save haven for many plant and animal species.

Stichting Zazamalala also started a botanical garden with more than 170 indigenous tree species, and a Wildlife Centre where endangered animal species are sheltered and taken care of. The mission of Stichting Zazamalala is to restore and protect the original wilderness in West-Madagascar in harmony and close collaboration with the local communities.

“In Madagascar, Zazamalala is making a difference: we are transforming barren landscape into the original wilderness.”
– Simon Rietveld, founder of Stichting Zazamalala