Protecting what remains.
With less than 2% high quality native forest remaining, our island’s biodiversity is in crisis.
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The disappearance of native forest on Mauritius (adapted from Page and D’Argent, 1997).
Over 50% of endemic vertebrates are extinct.
The remnant flora and fauna is struggling to survive.
Pink Pigeon
Bois corail
Mauritius Kestrel
Echo Parakeet
Mauritius Olive White eye
Day and night, relentlessly and without respite, biodiversity is under attack!
The very essence of nature is under siege, facing an unyielding assault from numerous forces that show no mercy.
Invasive species
Habitat destruction
Disease
Climate change
Lack of awareness
And climate change is exacerbating the problem.
Call for action
At Ebony Forest, we cannot stand idly by while this vital web of life crumbles before our eyes.
We are protecting and restoring the irreplaceable richness of Mauritian biodiversity, for the sake of our planet and future generations.
We believe in a holistic approach to restoration – not just planting trees! After all, a forest is not simply a collection of trees. Our mission is to safeguard our natural heritage and ensure its resilience to future challenges.
When we protect biodiversity, everyone gains in their quality of life. Biodiversity is the foundation for essential human needs such as medicine, food, shelter, and fuel. It also supports crucial ecosystem services such as pollination, seed dispersal, climate regulation, air and water purification, nutrient cycling, and controlling agricultural pests.
Our approach includes:
Surveying and monitoring for informed evidence based decisions
Removing threats to biodiversity
Reintroducing species that have disappeared
Raising awareness and building capacity
What do we do?
Forest
Restoration
Mauritius Olive White-eye
conservation
Echo Parakeet
conservation
Pink Pigeon
conservation
Mauritius Kestrel
conservation
Passerine
Conservation
Mainland reptile
conservation
Invertebrate
conservation
Small acts