Endemic Plant Reforestation at Le Morne

This project embodies a visionary effort to restore the native coastal forests of the Le Morne region, initiated in 2018 by the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund in partnership with Forestry Services. This initiative marks a strategic move to combat habitat loss and bolster the biodiversity of native and endemic species amidst the predominantly exotic flora. The project unfolds in a carefully phased approach over ten years, focusing on minimizing habitat disruption while enhancing the area’s ecological balance. The pilot phase initiated since 2018 sets the groundwork by methodically clearing exotic vegetation to safeguard local fauna, including the ornate day gecko, ensuring their continued refuge during the transition to native forestation. With 700 endemic plants already taking root, this project paves the way for a greener future. Since 2023, CGC has ambitiously expanded this mission, aiming to plant 20,000 endemic trees within the next five years at Labonté, Le Morne, significantly contributing to carbon dioxide absorption and the proliferation of endemic flora. Supported by the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund and the Forestry Service under the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security, this reforestation campaign is a testament to the collective effort to preserve and enrich Mauritius’ unique environmental heritage.