Our stories: Where people and planet meet
Case Studies
Rewild Mpumalanga, transforming lives and landscapes
Rewilding refers to restoring land to its natural state, often through reintroducing animal and plant species that have been lost or reduced, restoring natural processes to kickstart or boost ecosystem functioning, and repairing damaged ecosystems. In the early scientific understanding of the concept, a landmark scientific paper in 1998 noted three key features of rewilding: “large core protected areas, ecological connectivity, and keystone species”. These three ‘c’s have been complemented by three further ‘c’s – climate resilience, compassion and co-existence.
10 Trees: Rewilding lives, landscapes and livelihoods
10 Trees is a regenerative community initiative based in Acornhoek, a rural village in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, a project of Zingela Ulwazi Trust. Focused on women-headed households, the project addresses food insecurity, poverty, water scarcity, and environmental degradation by equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to grow 10 trees each— establishing home-based food and medicine forests and sustainable livelihoods.
Blog Posts
A Reflection on the ASÈ Spring Equinox Camp 2025: A Weekend of Balance, Renewal and Connection
In September 2025, Project Biome joined the ASÈ Spring Equinox Camp in Cintsa in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, where rest, reflection and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKSS) guided a deep reconnection with land and community. The gathering renewed our commitment to regeneration as a lived practice rooted in relationship and place.
Out in the field: Project Biome in Mpumalanga (GeaSphere)
Our visit to GeaSphere Mpumalanga offered a profound glimpse into the work of environmental activist Philip Owen, who has spent nearly 30 years protecting the region’s grasslands and forests from industrial timber plantations. From walking through his expansive garden to witnessing his biochar innovations, the experience illuminated both the damage caused by monoculture forestry and the quiet, determined work of those restoring what was lost.
disruptive dreamers: A Conversation with Pooven Moodley
As a growing number of South Africans call for May 8th to be recognized as Ancestors’ Day, we spoke with lawyer, activist, and healer Pooven Moodley in our disruptive dreamers series. With decades of experience in human rights and environmental justice, Moodley reflects on his experience as an activist, ancestral disconnection and tthe urgent need to ground sustainability in indigenous wisdom, spiritual integrity, and collective healing.
Videos
The Story of Connection: Project Biome & Farmer's Footprint
On August 6th, 2025, Project Biome and Farmer’s Footprint hosted a conversation on the power of collaboration in regenerative agriculture. Featuring leaders from both organizations, the session explored shared goals, lessons learned, and strategies for scaling impact across ecosystems and communities.
As sister nonprofits, we are united in amplifying regenerative stories and building a global movement for resilience, collaboration, and community empowerment.
Ratanang Colab: The Start of Rewilding the World
Meet December Ndlovu, the visionary founder behind Ratanang Colab—a dynamic community-driven initiative based in Mpumalanga, South Africa. In the face of food insecurity, rising unemployment, and environmental degradation, December and his team are growing a future rooted in regeneration.
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RECAP June 2024 - November 2024
Humanity is in an unprecedented time of ecological transition and collapse on the planet. A precipice driven by natural cycles of planetary desertification combined with rapid destruction of biodiversity in soil, water, and air systems. At the root of it all is a misaligned human paradigm that feeds to and from extractive industries, behaviors and value systems.
Biome Constellation plans 2025
As we approach 2025, we are filled with deep gratitude for the creativity, generosity, kindness and innovation within this community. As sacred alchemists, we are coming together to ignite new ways of being and honour our beloved Mother Earth, Gaia. Join us in connecting organizations focused on regenerating, rewilding and reconnecting life.