You would be mistaken for thinking that Mauritius is covered in lush tropical native forest as nearly a quarter of the island is forested. Yet less than 2% of the original high quality native forest remains. And, it’s under attack from invasive plant species....
Where would we be without Christelle! Life would certainly be much more disorganized and of course, we would all drink less coffee! Christelle ensures the smooth running of our training courses, workshops and webinars! Plus she keeps us well-fed with cookies and cakes. ...
While other little boys were obsessed with tractors, Owen, the joint director of Ebony Forest, La Vanille Nature Park, Bioculture and Biodiversity Conservation Madagascar dreamt of snails. Mauritius, with over 125 known indigenous snail species, many of which were discovered and identified by Owen, was a perfect place to call home. ...
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Our gal Adisha is a powerful and determined lady, with a mind to match. She’s a swiss army knife, ready for action!...
Nikki volunteered with us for one month at the start of 2020. Besides bringing her bubbly personality and energy, Nikki assisted our conservation team in their daily activities. Nikki kept a brief journal of some of her activities....
As everyone knows, size does matter for so many things! But how do we find the largest? How do we measure it? Is it the girth or the length that makes it the biggest? And why is it so important?...
Mass planting projects have become a craze worldwide, with countries or groups trying to break records of how many plants can be planted in a day or month! These seemingly good initiatives, often touted in efforts to tackle climate change, can in fact make matters worse....
If you had to get stuck on a desert island and you could have only one companion, you would be wise to choose Denis. He would have you living in luxury 5 star shelters. But whatever you do, do not eat one of his mushroom dishes! Denis is happiest when up a tree! Denis is the Kestrel and Echo Parakeet coordinator at Ebony Forest. He has an MSc in Biodiversity Management from the University of Toulouse, France....
Striving for a greener, brighter, healthier future together with MCB A day out for your primary or secondary school child doesn’t just have to be about the fun in the bus, eating too much sugar and escaping the confines of the classroom! It’s about discovering something new in a fun and interactive way……. as well as escaping for the day! What’s more, Mauritius has so many surprises and secrets to share about its past, present and...