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Accelerated Restoration Collaborative (ARC) is a nonprofit dedicated to scalable solutions for sociological and environmental challenges. We empower local communities by creating economic opportunities through forest stewardship, driving effective restoration. "With over 60 years of experience and a global network, ARC's team is coming from a place of successfully planting more than 1 billion trees worldwide."

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Give communities the opportunity to restore the deforested edges of the Amazon Rainforest and mangrove estuaries.

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Restore mangroves at a large scale in the biodiversity hotspot of Madagascar.

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Empower rural communities to restore the forests of the world's most populated region.

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Happy 1st Anniversary ARC – We’re Ready to Ser

Happy 1st Anniversary ARC – We’re Ready to Serve!
by Dr. Stephen Fitch (ARC's CEO and Co-founder)

We’re thrilled to announce that Accelerated Restoration Collaborative is celebrating our first year of operations as we resume work at 30+ scalable reforestation and restoration sites located in Madagascar, Brazil and Nepal. Our journey over the course of the past twelve months have been eventful to say the least. The flow of photos from our site at Aranta-Sotema, Madagascar wonderfully illustrates what it takes to build a “People First - Forest Restoration” organization.

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As we celebrate a full year of growth, connection,

As we celebrate a full year of growth, connection, and hope at Accelerated Restoration Collaborative, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey of restoring ecosystems and empowering communities. Together with our planting partners @redislandrestoration, @samaumaprojetos, and Village Hope Nepal, we thank you for being part of our story; your support has made a world of difference.

Here’s to many more years of collaborating together to create a brighter, healthier planet for all! 🌱

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Happy World Mangrove Day!🌱 Did you know that ma

Happy World Mangrove Day!🌱 Did you know that mangroves are vital ecosystems both above and below the water?

Above water, they protect coastlines from erosion, reduce storm damage, and provide habitats for diverse wildlife. Below water, their roots stabilize sediments, improve water quality by filtering pollutants, and serve as nurseries for many marine species. Protecting and restoring mangroves is essential for maintaining healthy coastal environments and supporting biodiversity.

At ARC, we are committed to restoring these critical ecosystems. Together with our planting collaborators, @samaumaprojetos in Brazil, @redislandrestoration in Madagascar, and all our brilliant sponsors, we are actively working to rejuvenate mangrove estuaries. Our efforts not only enhance biodiversity but also provide economic opportunities for local communities as stewards of these vital landscapes.

Join us in celebrating and supporting the essential work of mangrove restoration!
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Learn how to collaborate with ARC by visiting the link in our bio.

On this Biodiversity Day, May 22, 2024, ARC would

On this Biodiversity Day, May 22, 2024, ARC would like to highlight the work of our collaborator, @samaumaprojetos in restoring the mangrove forests within the estuaries of Alcantara, Brazil.

As we restore the forests with native species including Black Mangroves (𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘴), Red Mangroves (𝘙𝘩𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦), and White Mangroves (𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢) we are directly expanding forest area and contributing to the local ecological systems essential to the proliferation of local biodiversity. This provides habitat for local fiddler crabs and Swamp ghost crab (𝘜𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴) which in turn provide a food source for the Scarlet ibis (𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘳) and local fishermen who rely on catches for their sustained incomes.

By taking part in this project, you'll become an essential part of the ecosystem, supporting ARC and SamaÚma in our mission to expand mangrove forests and protect the unique biodiversity of this landscape. Learn how to Partner with ARC by visiting the link in our bio.
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Welcome to our nursery at Kamaldhaap, Jhapa, Nepal

Welcome to our nursery at Kamaldhaap, Jhapa, Nepal. It is managed by Mana Kumari Rai, recognized as the lady in blue in the photos. In collaboration with our planting partners, @prosperitycommunity and Village Hope - Nepal, this project supports the community by providing job opportunities. Additionally, it contributes to the conservation of the existing forest, which holds significant biodiversity value, through the planting of produced seedlings.

1) As a key member of the Community Forest User Committee, Mana Kumari Rai leads various activities within the community. She is enthusiastic about participating in this natural restoration project and possesses a strong passion for environmental work.
2) Mana Kumari Rai is seen meticulously organizing the polypots in the polypot bed.
3) She is shown sowing seeds of the Ficus Roxburgh species in the nursery seed bed, with the green bucket containing the Ficus Roxburgh seeds.
4) Healthy and thriving!

Want to collaborate with us in empowering communities through our Employ to Restore model? Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.
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ARC's Co-founder, Dr. Stephen Fitch, reflects on h

ARC's Co-founder, Dr. Stephen Fitch, reflects on his return to the very first project site that ignited his environmental mission. Read on for his personal account.

"Revisiting the Udo Escarpment during my April 2024 trip to Ethiopia was an absolute thrill as the Udo site is where my involvement in forest restoration all began. Keep in mind, the request from President Hailemariam to take over the work came as a complete surprise. The opportunity was filled with challenges and seeming absurdities. First, I knew nothing about forest restoration at the time and perhaps most significantly, the project had been abandoned as a failure by a well funded group of experts from the European Union. Their reason for the EU groups choice to walk away was clear and profound; After spending 300,000 Euros there were no surviving trees.

Who was I, with no money and no formal training to take on the challenge?

Nevertheless, the need and urgency of the challenge required a good faith effort. In short order, a qualified leader was recruited and I was able to raise sufficient funds to re-launch seedling production at the nursery and funding for all of the local community employees. The humble start at Udo was 19 years ago. Since then, well over 100 million dollars has been raised for the planting of over 1 billion trees. The “Employ to Restore” Commitment that was pioneered at the Udo Ethiopia is still in practice today through Accelerated Restoration Collaborative."

Learn more about our Employ to Restore model through Natural Restoration Projects that Scale and Transform by visiting the link in our bio.

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"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. T

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb 🌱

Want to get involved and partner with us for just $1 = 3 Trees? Come send us a message by visiting our link in bio. We Grow Your Green Impact, One Dollar at a Time!
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We are closing this year's Earth Month with a new

We are closing this year's Earth Month with a new video from our Vlog from The Site series. Join Jamie, an ARC collaborator with Red Island Restoration, as he shares some amazing discoveries by the local planting teams in Madagascar.

P.S. Earth Month may be ending, but our journey to understand and restore our planet is a year-round commitment. Let's keep the momentum going for natural restoration every day of the year!

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Employ To Restore! 🌱 The jobs, landscape resto

Employ To Restore! 🌱

The jobs, landscape restoration, and community development created by your donation will improve socio-economic conditions in the community, improve the local environment, and will contribute to mitigating global climate change. 🌎

Learn more info about ARC’s Employ to Restore by visiting our link in bio.
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