Conservation News

Lemala Partners with SeedBombs

Lemala (owner of Mpingo Ridge, Nanyukie Lodge and Kuria Hills) has collaborated with SeedBombs to combat deforestation in rural Tanzania. Seed bombs are a simple propagation method of reforestation, and are proven to reverse desertification through no-till farming.

 Each "bomb" is created by rolling a seed into a small ball of soil, clay, and organic fertilizer, which is thrown into nature to sprout and take root at its own pace. Seed balls can be distributed at any time of year and will germinate with the first rains. This method of planting trees is not only more cost efficient and less labor intensive, but also reduces plastic waste that is created by traditional methods.

Newly planted trees capture more carbon from the atmosphere than mature trees, so encouraging reforestation using the efficient SeedBombs method is a great way to offset a guest's carbon footprint during their safari.

Just Throw and Grow!