Near Madagascar's Masoala Peninsula, open lands are losing their natural biodiversity and soil fertility, putting local livelihoods under growing pressure. Farmers increasingly struggle with shrinking yields from shifting cultivation, and poor market access leaves much agricultural land idle and unproductive.

The project responds by working with farming communities to transform exhausted and fallow land into productive, sustainably managed plots. Through agroforestry, it restores degraded soils with diverse trees and crops, establishes demonstration sites to strengthen local practices, and engages youth volunteers in hands-on fieldwork—building practical skills while supporting local growers. The aim is a landscape where restored biodiversity, more stable incomes, and greater community well-being reinforce one another over time.