The Initiative is making important progress in restoring critical habitats for endangered owls in the East Usambara Mountains. As part of our ongoing conservation efforts, we have established a tree nursery to produce native tree seedlings that will be used to restore degraded forest areas. These forests provide essential habitat for species such as the Sokoke scops owl and the Usambara eagle-owl, both of which depend on healthy forest ecosystems for survival.
The nursery represents an important step toward improving habitat connectivity, enhancing biodiversity, and increasing the availability of nesting and foraging sites for wildlife. Beyond ecological benefits, this restoration effort actively involves local communities, creating opportunities for environmental education and fostering a sense of stewardship for the region’s unique natural heritage.
Over the coming months, the saplings will be planted in priority restoration sites identified through our field surveys. By restoring degraded habitats today, we are helping secure a future for East Usambara’s remarkable owl species and the many other plants and animals that share these forests.
