The Ebony Project is a long-term restoration and livelihoods initiative led by the Congo Basin Institute (CBI) in Cameroon. Working across forest landscapes in and around the Dja and TRIDOM regions, the project brings together communities, researchers, and private-sector partners to support forest restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and ecological resilience.
Through approaches combining ecological science, community participation, local nurseries, and long-term engagement, the project contributes to broader efforts to strengthen more connected and resilient forest landscapes across the Congo Basin. The initiative also provides important field-based insights on restoration, ecological connectivity, adaptive management, and the links between livelihoods and long-term landscape sustainability.
Featured as part of the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative (CBLI) knowledge and collaboration platform, the Ebony Project reflects the type of locally grounded and partnership-driven approaches helping inform broader regional discussions on restoration and integrated landscape management.
Download the Ebony Project factsheet to explore its restoration approach, community engagement model, and key lessons emerging from the field.