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After losing his mother, Indian actor Sayaji Shinde made a promise to plant trees in her memory. That simple vow grew into Sahyadri Devrai, a movement that has now restored over 650,000 native trees across Maharashtra.
Scientists discovered that fire can eliminate invasive shrubs choking out native forests, but only when applied the right way. The surprising findings could help land managers protect ecosystems without toxic chemicals.
The media mogul who created CNN spent decades buying damaged land and bringing it back to life. His ranches and plantations became proving grounds for restoring bison, endangered woodpeckers, and native forests.
Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya from a Czech zoo this week, bringing hope to a species nearly extinct in the wild. With fewer than 100 left in their native forests, this homecoming could help save them.
A wildlife corridor in Madagascar is already welcoming lemurs back after planting native forests across 70 hectares to reconnect two protected areas. The project combines cutting-edge science with community support to heal a landscape fractured 60 years ago.
Researchers discovered that biochar, a charcoal made from coconut husks, can help native forests recover from invasive strawberry guava trees that lemurs accidentally spread. The breakthrough could save Madagascar's endangered forests and the animals that depend on them.
A reforestation company just doubled its forest restoration work across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia by putting local communities in charge. Native forests are coming back, bringing cleaner water, healthier soil, and stronger protection against climate disasters.