Demand4Restoration Madagascar
Transdisciplinary research project "Considering local demand for more effective restoration in Madagascar"
Funded through the SOR4D program of @snf-fns-ch.bsky.social
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- “Without reliable #data, reforestation is guesswork.” Dr Thio Rosin Fulgence, coordinator of #Demand4Restoration, reminds us that solid #databases are key to effective, sustainable #restoration. One of #D4R,’s goals is to understand what makes restoration projects succeed or fail.
- 🌳 In Antalaha, restoration solutions grow from the ground up 🌱 On Dec 18, 2025, the #Demand4Restoration project gathered local communities, scientists, and institutions to discuss how to make forest restoration in Madagascar more effective and inclusive. #Madagascar #Restoration #Ecology #D4R
- What makes forest restoration truly work? That’s the goal of the Demand4Restoration (D4R) project in Madagascar. Understanding real needs, local conditions & actors before planting. Using science & data to guide future restoration. The field data collection is complete. Next step: in-depth analysis
- Planting is not enough. 🌳 Among the key factors that determine the success of #restoration projects are: ✅ Clear land rights ✅ Genuine involvement of local communities. This is the conclusion reached by the #D4R teams in the #SAVA region, based on a study of 7 sites.
- 🌳Since June 2025, #D4R teams have been travelling across SAVA, Boeny and soon Anosy. 🌱They are assessing the fauna, flora, soils and socio-economic impacts of reforestation to understand its successes and limitations. 👉In the long run, the objective is to develop a national restoration guide.
- One goal of #D4R: test if aligning restoration with local demand improves social + ecological outcomes. Tropical Biodiversity & Social Enterprise (TBSE) is helping put this into practice — planting 4M native trees with 14 local community associations in Anosy, Madagascar.
- Our Demand4Restoration fieldwork is in full swing! Nancy Rabenantoandro is conducting participatory mapping to assess where people have demand for what kind of restoration.
- Demand4Restoration is tackling a critical challenge: ensuring that ecological restoration efforts truly align with the needs and aspirations of local communities—so they are embraced, sustained, and deliver lasting impact. Together, we're building a sustainable future! #EcologicalRestoration
- We are the Demand4Restoration project - a group of scientists and practitioners studying how restoration in #Madagascar can become more effective for people and nature. Follow us for updates on our transdisciplinary research over the coming years! More info: data.snf.ch/grants/grant...
