In many reforestation projects, you start by growing trees in nurseries. Once they’re strong enough, you plant them out in the field.
Of course, those nursery saplings have had a pretty cushy start—regular watering, a bit of pruning, protection from pests and diseases. Then, one day, they’re out in the real world: unpredictable rains, tough competition from grasses, and curious animals nibbling at their leaves.
In many places, with the right care and follow-up, saplings adjust well and survival rates are good. But in other environments—especially those with poor soils, erratic weather, or limited resources for maintenance—those young trees can struggle.
So—what do you do in those tougher spots?
Enter: foxholes, a new reforestation technique we’re trialling in Madagascar. They’ve got nothing to do with foxes. And technically, they’re not even holes. But we explain it all in our latest video.
