Description: The project aimed to preserve Saint Helena’s critical gumwood forest at Peak Dale through tailored restoration techniques. Baseline surveys and mapping identified native planting zones and guided invasive species control and gumwood tree planting. Collaborating with stakeholders designed a comprehensive management plan. Actions encompassed boosting local expertise, coordinating volunteers, and creating a management blueprint. Surveys indicated stability in the gumwood population, with 3,465 hours of restoration work utilising enhanced resources. Invasive species spread decreased across 1,615m2 through specific protocols. Planting efforts included 1,700 gumwood trees, while 150m2 was made rabbit-proof and regularly baited. Community involvement saw 346 volunteer hours dedicated to restoration. The project significantly strengthened forest restoration capacity, curbed invasive species spread, and established sustainable management strategies for Saint Helena’s unique gumwood ecosystem at Peak Dale.
Duration: 22 months
