Urgent Appeal: Saving Haiti’s Last Forests

A century ago, forests covered 60% of Haiti. Today, almost nothing is left—and what remains is disappearing fast. Without action now, Haiti could lose its last primary forests within a decade, along with species found nowhere else on Earth. Twelve million people's futures depend on what we do next.

Stand with Haiti's Forests

Haiti is facing an environmental crisis.

A century ago, forests covered around 60% of the country. Today, less than 1% of primary forest remains, largely due to the urgent need for food and fuel.

If current trends continue, Haiti could lose its remaining primary forests within the next decade— along with wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

Healthy forests stabilize soil, safeguard water supplies, and create a more secure future for the 12 million people who call Haiti home.

What's at Stake

This loss impacts both nature and people.

The island of Hispaniola is home to extraordinary biodiversity, including thousands of plant species and animals found nowhere else.

But as forests disappear, soil erodes, water sources dry up, and communities become more vulnerable to floods, landslides, and increasingly powerful storms.

Re:wild is standing with local partners to protect Haiti.

Re:wild is working with Haiti National Trust to protect some of Haiti’s most important places for people and wildlife.

Since 2017, the Trust—supported by Re:wild—has helped establish three national parks and is working with local communities to address deforestation through education and sustainable livelihoods.

This work includes:
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    Protecting Haiti’s last forests

    by identifying critical habitats and working with communities, businesses, and government to safeguard them.

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    Restoring degraded land

    by planting native trees, managing invasive species, and supporting local nurseries.

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    Partnering with communities

    to create solutions that work locally and protect nature for the long term.

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    Supporting sustainable livelihoods

    like honey production, education opportunities for children, and training local residents as park rangers.

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    Measuring impact

    to ensure conservation efforts benefit both people and wildlife.

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    Strengthening local leadership

    by equipping Haiti National Trust and community partners with the tools and training they need to manage protected areas.

How you can help

Your partnership can make a meaningful difference for both people and wildlife in Haiti. By supporting this work, you are directly helping local communities protect and restore the forests they depend on.

Re:wild ensures resources reach the local partners leading conservation on the ground, where they are needed most. We can also provide photo and video assets from the field so you can share the story of the forests, communities, and wildlife your support is helping protect.

Your support can help Haiti’s forests and people thrive again.

Stand with Haiti's Forests

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