Mayotte, the French department most affected by deforestation. The cause is an increasing population density and a lack of land.
Residents are therefore looking for any piece of land to cultivate and feed themselves. The method is always the same: uproot, clear, then burn, including in biodiversity hotspots. But trees are essential to combat erosion and help promote better absorption of rain in the soil. Among the solutions of the future, permaculture and agroforestry. From twelve certified organic farmers today, they are aiming for a hundred within two years.