Last month, 2000 trees, supported by Go Forest clients, were planted in the Magamba Nature Forest Reserve in Tanzania by our technical partner CYDO, giving a helping hand to one of the region's most valuable ecosystems.

The planting brought together a mix of native tree species, including waterberry (Syzygium guineense), coastal golden leaf (Bridelia micrantha), long-podded albizia (Albizia schimperiana), quinine tree (Rauvolfia caffra), red stinkwood (Prunus africana), and yellowwood (Podocarpus usambarensis), each contributing to the forest's biodiversity and resilience.

The work was carried out by people from the neighbouring Nkundei village, who are supported through seasonal jobs for both planting and follow-up. The planting process is guided by the CYDO technical team together with the local forestry department and the village chairman. Maintenance needs are significant, to keep fern growth under control so that the seedlings receive sufficient light. Ongoing monitoring will continue for three years, after which the forest will be handed over to the government, as this is a official nature forest reserve.

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