Parque Nacional da Gorongosa Moçambique

We are collaborating with people in several mountain communities, including Canda, Nhankuku, Murombodzi, and Nhambirira, where we have developed tree nurseries to grow seedlings in order to restore deforested areas and stabilize the soil.   Already five nurseries have been constructed, each with the capacity to produce between 1,500 and 3,500 seedlings at a time.

Locally-hired crews build the nurseries in areas designated by the communities, and use locally-available materials wherever possible for their construction.  These crews also collect seeds of native tree species like Panga Panga (Millettia stuhlmannii) and Albizia spp., along with seeds of grasses and other herbaceous plants to be used for stabilizing stream banks.  The seeds are germinated and cared for in the nurseries until the seedlings reach an adequate size to be planted along streams and on abandoned machambas (farms) or fallow lands.

Tree Planters - The nurseries provide jobs which help the communities to understand the reason for reforestation and contribute to the health of their mountain.  Learn More about the Tree Planters>

Tree Nurseries – Five tree nurseries have been built on the mountain and there are plans to build many more in other areas of the mountain. Learn about the Tree Nurseries>

Tree Species – Tree species that are indigenous to the mountain are being raised in nurseries and planted in the appropriate places on the mountain. Learn more about the Tree Species>

“Plantar Para a Vida” - The program "Plantar Para a Vida" (Plant for Life) involves local students in planting trees raised in the community nurseries. Learn more about “Plantar Para a Vida”>