Carbon Sequestration through Ecosystem Restoration.

Sango’s rewilding approach—implemented over the past 30 years on a former cattle ranch—has been pivotal in restoring functional ecosystems capable of storing significant amounts of carbon. Through the removal of livestock, natural habitat restoration, and the reintroduction of native wildlife, Sango has fostered the regeneration of natural landscapes and the build up of vegetation and soil carbon stocks.

In 2023, a comprehensive carbon inventory was carried out to assess organic carbon stocks in different vegetation types and soils across the conservancy. The assessment combined both ground-based and remote sensing data collection techniques, allowing for precise measurement of organic carbon stocks across key pools —including above- and below-ground biomass, deadwood, and soil.

To ensure an accurate evaluation, the project area was stratified and systematically sampled. Over 300 representative and permanent sample plots—each covering 500 square meters—were used to collect and analyse both vegetation and soil data.