In the Sainte Luce littoral forest of southeast Madagascar, signs of recovery are beginning to emerge 🌴

Areas that were once degraded are showing clear signs of regeneration, while forest corridors planted in recent years are helping to reconnect habitats that had become fragmented. Encouragingly, endangered lemurs have already been observed moving between forest patches that were once isolated – a promising sign that restoration efforts are working.

This progress has been made possible by SEED and communities in Sainte Luce through the Ala Programme. Since 2019, community members have helped restore the forest through tree planting, community involvement, and fire prevention. Today, five restored corridors are already supporting the return of wildlife and strengthening connections across the landscape.

Building on these successes, the next phase of the programme will see 30,000 native trees planted, enhanced fire prevention measures, and continued support for community-led conservation.

Together, these efforts will help protect one of Madagascar's unique ecosystems while supporting the people who depend on it.