Plants are growing, and Elephants are coming!

Monitoring with Decentlab Sensors in the Naibunga Community Conservancy’s “Semi-Circular Bunds” Project:

We are excited to see the progress of our customer, Wyss Academy for Nature, which, in collaboration with the Naibunga Community Conservancy, is driving an inspiring project in Kenya to rejuvenate dry soils.  The project's central focus is on the use of semi-circular bunds, an innovative structure designed to enhance water infiltration, improve soil moisture, and create optimal conditions for plant growth.

With the help of Decentlab's DL-SMTP | Soil Moisture and Temperature Profile for LoRaWAN®, soil moisture and temperature are continuously monitored within these "Earth Smiles." The collected data will unveil a striking transformation, with lush greenery replacing arid landscapes, which serves to demonstrate the effectiveness of this method. Furthermore, the return of elephants to the area signals a thriving ecosystem and the restoration of natural habitats.

This project serves as a powerful example of how targeted, evidence-based interventions, when coupled with precise monitoring, can be used to sustainably enhance ecosystem resilience. We are honored to support Wyss Academy in their mission to build a more resilient and more sustainable environment for society and nature.

Watch the video about the project and see live demo of DL-SMTP.