--- title: "Madagascar" url: https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/ publisher: "Not For Sale" --- Africa · Where we work # Madagascar How Not For Sale works alongside communities in Madagascar to address root causes and build lasting change. [Support this project](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) Madagascar · Planet ## Eden Reforestation Not For Sale’s [planet](https://wearenotforsale.org/learn/what-is-ecocide/) work in Madagascar is a small but symbolic contribution through the Eden Reforestation project via Tree-Nation. Madagascar has one of the highest annual natural-forest loss rates on earth, driven by illegal logging of rosewood and ebony, and small-scale clearing. By the numbers 10 Trees planted through Eden Reforestation (gifted) 0.003 Hectares reforested 0.5 Metric tons of CO₂ sequestered [View on Tree-Nation](https://tree-nation.com/projects/eden-reforestation-madagascar) ![Eden Reforestation project, Madagascar](https://tree-nation.com/thumbs/1080x660/https://treenation-uploads.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/project-84e19964b31653072109f4ad2c8dacfc.jpg) ### Why This Matters Madagascar is one of the planet’s most biodiverse islands, and one of its most deforested. Extreme rural poverty combined with valuable timber attracts trafficking-like recruitment into remote logging camps, where workers are underpaid, indebted, and controlled. The connection between [ecocide](https://wearenotforsale.org/learn/what-is-ecocide/) and [forced labor](https://wearenotforsale.org/learn/what-is-human-trafficking/) is direct. *Note: This planting was gifted. Credit belongs to the donor. Not For Sale’s contribution is symbolic and represents solidarity with Madagascar’s reforestation movement.* [Support this project](https://wearenotforsale.org/donate/) ## Field updates Stories from the team on the ground. Showing **20** of **20** June 2025 June 19, 2025 We’re proud to announce the completion of one of Tree-Nation’s most ambitious projects to date: our reforestation initiative in Madagascar Since i… [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) May 2025 May 30, 2025 This picture was also taken last year showing how the seedlings have grown at our Kandrany planting site, where we started planting in 2023. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) May 30, 2025 These mangrove seedlings are growing at our Ambararata planting site. This picture was taken last year Once settled in the mud, they focus on developing strong roots to anchor them in the soft soil. Over time, they grow slowly, adapting to the tidal environment and filtering excess salt, eventually maturing into full-grown trees. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) April 2025 April 30, 2025 Unlike most trees, mangroves don’t drop seeds—they release propagules, which are live seedlings that begin growing while still attached to the parent tree. Once mature, they fall into the water and float until they find the right spot to root and grow. This unique adaptation helps mangroves spread across coastal environments, stabilize shorelines, and restore degraded areas naturally. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) April 30, 2025 Oustalet’s Chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti) is one of the largest chameleon species in the world and is native to Madagascar While not exclusive to mangroves, it can often be found near these ecosystems, where it plays an important role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) March 2025 March 28, 2025 This little guy is a mudskipper—part fish, part land explorer Found in healthy mangrove ecosystems like those in Madagascar, mudskippers can breathe through their skin and even “walk” on land using their fins. Their presence is a great sign that the mangroves are thriving. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) March 28, 2025 Did you know Mangroves can survive in saltwater by filtering out up to 90% of the salt through their roots—or excreting it through their leaves. It’s one of the reasons they thrive along Madagascar’s coasts where few other trees can. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) February 2025 February 28, 2025 Our planting team is made up of local community members who live near our restoration sites Many rely on fishing for their livelihoods, and planting mangroves plays a crucial role in strengthening coastal ecosystems. Mangroves provide essential breeding and nursery grounds for fish, helping to sustain marine populations and support local fisheries. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) February 28, 2025 Mangrove forests are vital for coastal stability, biodiversity, and carbon storage, acting as a natural barrier against storms and erosion Fun fact: Mangroves can filter up to 90% of salt from seawater before absorbing it, allowing them to thrive in harsh coastal environments where most trees would not survive. This adaptation makes them essential for protecting shorelines and supporting marine life. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) January 2025 January 28, 2025 Mangrove propagules are planted vertically in muddy ground, mimicking their natural process This helps them anchor securely, allowing roots to penetrate the soil and shoots to reach sunlight. This method ensures high survival rates and supports the rapid growth of thriving mangrove forests. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) January 28, 2025 Mangrove trees provide a unique advantage in reforestation efforts with their easily accessible seedlings, known as propagules These propagules grow directly on the tree and can be harvested once they mature, ready to plant immediately without additional preparation. This natural design ensures a high success rate for replanting, as the propagules are already equipped to thrive in their environment. Using these ready-to-plant seedlings allows us to restore mangrove ecosystems efficiently, promoting coastal resilience and biodiversity. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) December 2024 December 18, 2024 Here’s a sneak peek at how the seedlings are thriving We’re thrilled with their progress so far—in just a few years, they’ll grow into full mangroves, helping to restore Madagascar’s coastlines. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) December 18, 2024 A glimpse of the Kandrany planting site before the tiny mangrove seedlings were planted. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) November 2024 November 29, 2024 These small crabs play a vital role in the mangrove ecosystem, helping to maintain soil health and support biodiversity Their presence is a sign of a healthy, thriving coastal environment. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) November 25, 2024 We are excited to see how our little mangroves are thriving at our planting sites in Madagascar 🌳 [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) October 2024 October 28, 2024 Members of the local village are taking action to reclaim their land, working tirelessly to restore it to its former glory as a thriving mangrove forest. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) October 28, 2024 Here’s a look at our planting site today While there’s still some recovery ahead, we’re making steady progress as we continue to plant mangrove trees and restore the area [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) August 2024 August 29, 2024 The muddy part of our job Here is where the mangrove seedlings will flourish! [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) August 29, 2024 A sneakpeek to our planting sites in Madagascar. [Support](https://wearenotforsale.org/projects/madagascar/?campaign=770665) July 2024 July 31, 2024 We have observed several caterpillars within our planting sites, signaling an improvement in the area's biodiversity. 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