Together, We Did It - Sustainable Ceder Wins EOCA Forest Category

It’s with full hearts and immense gratitude that we share some truly exciting news: Sustainable Ceder has won the Forest Category in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Public Vote!

This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without YOU, our amazing community of supporters. Every vote, every share, and every word of encouragement brought us closer to this milestone. Thanks to your efforts, we’ve secured €30,000 to protect and restore the critically endangered Clanwilliam Cedar and its unique ecosystem.

Why This Matters—and Why YOU Matter Too

Because of your support, we can now take bold steps toward creating a brighter future for South Africa’s cedar forests and the communities that depend on them. Here’s what this funding will help us achieve:

• Restore cedar forests: Revive the critically endangered Clanwilliam Cedar and bring life back to degraded landscapes.
• Empower local communities: Integrate conservation with sustainable livelihoods, ensuring people and nature thrive together.
• Protect biodiversity: Preserve a unique and threatened ecosystem that’s home to countless species.

A Global Celebration of Conservation

We’d also like to give a massive shoutout to our fellow EOCA winners, who are making waves in their own corners of the world:

• Mountains Category: Protecting and Restoring Austral Patagonia’s UNESCO Jewel, Argentina (@avesargentinas)
• Wild Places Category: Promoting Tourism through Whistling Hunters, Nepal (@friendsofnaturenepal)

Together, these projects remind us that conservation knows no borders—and that collective action can drive real change.

Thank You, EOCA

A heartfelt thank-you to the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) for providing this incredible platform and opportunity. Their dedication to protecting natural ecosystems inspires us all to keep pushing for a greener, healthier planet.

This Is Just the Beginning!
Winning the @eocaconservation Forest Category is a monumental step—but it’s only the start of our journey. Over the coming months, we’ll be rolling out restoration projects, working closely with local communities, and sharing updates along the way.

How You Can Stay Involved

• Follow our journey: Keep an eye on our blog and social media for updates as we plant trees, train stewards, and celebrate milestones.
• Spread the word: Share this post with your networks using #SustainableCeder and #EOCAWin to inspire others to join the movement.
• Get hands-on: Look out for volunteer opportunities and events where you can actively contribute to the project.

Once again, THANK YOU for believing in us and standing by our side. Together, we’re proving that every voice—and every vote—counts. Let’s keep growing a better future, one cedar at a time.

With deepest gratitude,
The Sustainable Ceder Team.