The central part of Madagascar has to cope with multiple damage such as destruction of crops, disappearance of land, silting of rice paddies caused by violent downpours during rainy seasons. Part of our solutions include planting native and fruit-bearing trees. In 2023, we planted 250: mango trees, orange trees, loquat trees, lemon trees, avocado trees, peach trees. Please consider supporting this project and help us plant 1000 fruit-bearing trees this year.
Soil in the highlands is particularly fragile. Groundwater destabilizes clay soils, which collapse during heavy downpours in rainy season. Torrential rain, flash flooding and dangerous landslides in hilly or mountainous terrain are a real danger for Madagascar. On hilltops, it's not uncommon to spot traditional house or protection pits of old villages converted into a massive erosion, locally known as lavaka.
During our initial programs, we planted hundreds of native trees known within Tsaranaro valley. We aim to plant more orchards in areas that experience food poverty, bringing food to people that need it most. As well as creating a stunning display, fruit tree blossom provides an important nectar source to pollinators, so hungry pollinators will gratefully flock towards them. Fruit trees provide fresh, free, local food. Community orchards are planted so everyone can benefit from them.
Thanks to the continued support and commitment of donors and partners, we will continue to unlock people's potential to rise out of poverty and to provide for their families' well-being. One of the greatest benefits of fruit trees is a beautified yard, less lavaka (erosion) due to deforestation. The very presence of fruit trees offers stunning views, calming scents, and tranquil sounds. We believe that community developing their own gardens is a vital part of the health of our community.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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