We currently manage three forest conservation sites in Mauritius, totalling 153 hectares: Ebony Forest; Vallée De L’Est; and Montagne Longue. Ebony Forest is the only site open to the public.
Ebony Forest
Location: Chamarel, south-west Mauritius
Forest type: Semi-intermediate dry forest
Land status: Private
Area: 50 hectares
Date forest restoration started: 2006
Hectares weeded to date: 28
Number of plant planted: 153,000
Predator control grid: 50 hectares
Rarest species propagated:
• Chassalia boryana
• Tambourissa tau
Endemic birds:
• Mauritius Kestrel
• Echo Parakeet
• Mauritius Olive White-eye
• Pink Pigeon
• Mauritius Paradise Flycatcher
• Mauritius Grey White-eye
• Mauritius Bulbul
Our teams:
• Restoration team
• Conservation team
• Awareness team
Vallée De L’Est
Location: Near Anse Jonchée (between Ferney Valley and Kestrel Valley), south-east Mauritius
Forest type: Upland humid forest
Land status: State (in partnership with the Forestry Services) & Private
Area: 83 hectares
Date forest restoration started: 2004
Hectares weeded to date: 28
Number of plant planted: 153,000
Predator control grid: 36 hectares
Endemic birds:
• Mauritius Kestrel
• Echo Parakeet
• Mauritius Grey White-eye
• Mauritius Bulbul
Our teams:
• Restoration team
• Conservation team
Montagne Longue
Location: Montagne Longue, north Mauritius
Forest type: Dry forest
Land status: State (in partnership with the Forestry Services) & Private
Area: 20 hectares
Date forest restoration started: 2019
Hectares weeded to date: 28
Number of plant planted: 153,000
Our teams:
• Restoration team
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