Hi,

Did you know that lemurs are the most endangered group of mammals in the world? These unique primates can be found only on Madagascar, an island nation located off the coast of mainland Africa. Sadly, deforestation — exacerbated by climate change — is threatening their existence.

Madagascar is home to rich biodiversity found nowhere else in the world. Unfortunately, an increase in deforestation took place in the early 2000s, taking away 20% of the vital forests that make up lemur habitats.¹ Scientists have emphasized the need for reforestation in order to protect Madagascar’s biodiversity, including its lemurs.² Without urgent intervention, scientists estimate 98% of lemurs are threatened with extinction.³

You can be a part of the solution to restore lemur habitats and protect biodiversity by supporting The Canopy Project, through which EARTHDAY‍.ORG has planted tens of millions of trees since 2010. The Canopy Project aims to improve our shared environment and support communities through reforestation projects in areas around the world most at risk from climate change and environmental degradation. We must continue this crucial work to support these important ecosystems and the vulnerable communities and wildlife that rely upon them.

Will you help support our mission? Donate today, where as little as $1 plants one tree.

Lemurs and trees have a symbiotic relationship which is crucial to both biodiversity and the economic prosperity of Madagascar. Lemurs are responsible for pollinating trees and spreading seeds as a way to activate more tree growth. Without lemurs, the trees and other species that rely on this habitat are threatened. 

Just last year in 2022, EARTHDAY.ORG planted over 125,000 trees in Madagascar.⁴ By continuing our efforts through 2023, we can persist in our mission to restore our planet from the effects of deforestation and climate change worldwide, including saving biodiversity and at-risk species.

EARTHDAY.ORG’s The Canopy Project makes it possible for Madagascar’s biodiversity to thrive once again. Your support will help plant more trees and safeguard endangered species across the globe.

Together, our future is green.

For all of us,

Kathleen Rogers
President

Footnotes:

1. EARTHDAY‍.ORG: https://www.earthday.org/campaign/the-canopy-project-madagascar/

2. The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/lemurs-are-the-worlds-most-endangered-mammals-but-planting-trees-can-help-save-them-127878

3. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): https://www.iucn.org/news/species/202007/almost-a-third-lemurs-and-north-atlantic-right-whale-now-critically-endangered-iucn-red-list

4. EARTHDAY‍.ORG: https://www.earthday.org/madagascar-lemurs-at-risk/