Restore the Mountain
Reaching the summit of the mystical Mount Gorongosa is like stepping through a portal into a hidden world. Lush Moist Evergreen Forest and gorgeous waterfalls greet the adventurer. With several peaks reaching 1,800 meters above sea level, the Gorongosa Mountain system is startlingly beautiful, made more so by its seclusion. Hundreds of bird and plant species have been recorded on Mount Gorongosa, some of which can be found nowhere else on earth.
Mount Gorongosa is being destroyed quickly, trees are being cut down, and this unique ecosystem may soon be lost forever. Trees are being cut down to create small farms using slash and burn agriculture. This type of agriculture depletes the soil nutrients and within in a few years the fields must be abandoned and more trees are cut higher up. The soil of the denuded land washes away in the rainy season, destroying not only the mountainous areas but also polluting waterways below.
We are working closely with the traditional communities that live on the Mountain to identify who is clearing the forest. They are also helping us to create alternative means of livelihood so that people do not have to continue this kind of farming. We are creating forestry jobs, ecotourism businesses and promoting organic farming on the lower slopes of the Mountain.
YOU CAN HELP!
We need your help in this important campaign to protect Mount Gorongosa -- one of Mozambique’s most treasured natural wonders--before it’s too late. Donate to help plant trees on the mountain. More>
Tree Planting
We are protecting areas that remain forested while replanting deforested areas. We have hired local people to build tree nurseries and replant areas on the mountain. These tree planters can now support their families by planting trees. More>
Mountain Ecosystem
Mount Gorongosa is a special ecosystem that is worth fighting to restore. Its forests are home to a rich diversity of plants and animals, its rivers support the ecosystem of the Park below, and the mountain’s resources are vital to the livelihoods of many local people. More>
Help Replant Trees
Rapid deforestation threatens Mount Gorongosa, but there is still hope. We are working to restore the mountain's forests and you can help.
Restore the Mountain Documentaries
Watch these videos to learn how ecotourism and sustainable forestry can restore Mount Gorongosa’s forests.