Description: The project aimed to restore a degraded area of Caribbean pines (Pinus caribaea) into a conservation site for this species in Wallis, preserving endangered hardwood species crucial for local traditional and medicinal practices. The initiative encompassed the extraction of softwood, subsequent replanting (0.025 km2), and passive restoration (0.01 km2) to encourage natural regeneration for a diverse secondary forest. A total of 1,509 plants from 51 species were introduced, with observed natural regrowth contributing to a density of 604 plants per hectare (lower than the planned 800 plants/ha). The project also provided training to 36 individuals, enhancing their expertise. The resulting hardwood forest stands now serve as seed reservoirs supervised by authorities, promoting similar conservation projects across the territory. This effort not only safeguards the Wallisian forest and its biodiversity but also supports the community’s livelihood by preserving essential plant species.
Duration: 21 months
