Guardians of the Landscape
Restoring indigenous forests and protecting biodiversity through community-led stewardship.
Conservation Without Fences
True conservation isn't about locking nature away from people. It's about finding the balance where communities thrive alongside wildlife. We focus on protecting 'Common Property Resources'—the forests, wetlands, and grazing lands that belong to everyone—by reinstating traditional management systems and empowering local rangers.
Ecosystem Focus Areas
Our work restores the complex web of life that sustains both nature and people.
Indigenous Reforestation
We prioritize native species (like the Mungongoma, Baobab, and Acacia) that support local biodiversity, rather than planting exotic monocultures.
Water Source Protection
Restoring wetlands and protecting natural springs (iziba) to ensure year-round water access for both village livestock and wild animals.
Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Implementing non-lethal deterrents (like chili fences and beehives) to reduce conflict between farmers and elephants or predators.
Fire Management
Training community fire brigades to prevent devastating veld fires while using controlled burns to maintain ecosystem health.
From Planning to Protection
We use a blend of modern science (GIS mapping) and traditional ecological knowledge.
Resource Mapping
We start by walking the land with the elders, mapping sacred sites, degraded areas, and critical wildlife corridors using GPS and traditional knowledge.
Community Rangers
We train and equip local scouts. They are the eyes and ears of the land, monitoring illegal harvesting and poaching.
Active Restoration
Physical work: removing invasive species, filling erosion gullies, and planting pioneer tree species to stabilize the soil.
Restore the Wild
Every tree planted and every snare removed helps secure the future of our natural heritage. Join us in protecting the landscapes that sustain us all.