Forest restoration.
At Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, repeated wildfires have stripped the forest of its canopy and left endangered species, like the Short-tailed Roundleaf bat, without shelter or food. Natural recovery could take decades. Without help, these rich rainforests risk turning into grasslands.
Our response
Kujo Women tending to seedlings in the nursery
We're restoring fire-damaged habitat with a science-driven, community-led approach:
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Seed to Sapling: Indigenous tree seeds are collected by Kujo Women, a local group trained in nursery techniques.
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Native Nursery: Our pilot nursery in Buanchor raises thousands of seedlings from species such as black afara, iroko, ebony, and achi, trees once dominant in these forests.
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Targeted Planting: Seedlings are transplanted into fire-scarred zones, helping wildlife return and reconnecting fragmented habitat.
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Knowledge Sharing: Data on germination, growth, and survival guides best practices for future restoration.
Impact
Since launching our Early-Warning Wildfire Program in 2022, Afi Mountain has remained fire-free for two seasons. Our next goal is to have 10,000 native tree seedlings in the ground by 2030, with an 80% survival rate.​
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Our blog outlines how the early-warning wildfire program, community seed collection, and nursery launch are driving the restoration of Afi’s forests.