SalvaTerra Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Design Office

Tailor-made support and advice for the success of natural resource development and management actions in the countries of the South.

Environment, agriculture, forestry and rural development

Salvaterra

It is urgent
to act

Economic development is and has been too often carried out at the expense of natural resources. In a context of global changes (6th biodiversity crisis, climate change, peak oil and energy crisis, unprecedented rise in world population, etc.), our current destructive development practices are leading us quickly and collectively to the brink.

Think globally,
Act locally

To help change the dominant development paradigm, SalvaTerra has been providing tailor-made support and advice since 2012 to accompany and implement rural development projects - mainly in the countries of the South (Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia) but also in the countries of the North - that reconcile the sustainable management of terrestrial ecosystems and wealth creation for local populations (agricultural products, timber and non-timber forest products etc.).

Love of work
Well done

Rural populations in the South are often in a state of severe deprivation, which only worsens as the surrounding 'natural capital' deteriorates. Faced with this situation, we approach our work with pragmatism and passion, adapting to the national context and the problem at hand and, above all, working with a results-oriented approach.

National Institute of Agricultural Sciences of Bordeaux

My organization is very satisfied with this service, and I would like to continue this collaboration. SalvaTerra SAS brings an international dimension to our training, introducing students to agro-ecological development strategies deployed in developing countries in the context of climate change.

Training course in agroecology and climate-smart agriculture

National Institute of Agricultural Sciences of Bordeaux, 09/2019

Expertise France

My organization is satisfied with this service.

Evaluation of 36 Resilient Food Production Projects – EUROCLIMA+

Expertise France, 11/2022

France forest wood – National interprofession

My team is satisfied [...] with the seriousness shown by the teams who were able to be responsive and attentive.

RETEX on the forest management training program (FOGEFOR) for private foresters

France forest wood – National interprofession, 10/2022

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

The experts demonstrated a high level of technical competence, commitment and excellent communication skills. Their work approach was instrumental in completing the assigned tasks as planned.

Development of a project to support the export of Ethiopian honey to the EU

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 02/2019

France forest wood – National interprofession

My organization is satisfied with the progress of this service and appreciated the fluidity and quality of the exchanges throughout this mission.

Feedback on Maritime Pine Seed Resource Programs

France forest wood – National interprofession, 10/2022

National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information – International department

My organization is fully satisfied with the progress of this service and expresses its gratitude to SalvaTerra for its professionalism, the efforts made and the quality of the services provided.

Prospective study for the sustainability of the Forest Observation by Satellite Project in Central and West Africa (OSFACO)

National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information – International department, 10/2022

FORM Ghana

The interaction with SalvaTerra's staff has been professional and with excellent results...and provided an important step forward to access FIP funding.

Setting up a teak plantation project with the company FORM Ghana

FORM Ghana, 02/2018

European Forest Institute

My organization is satisfied with this service, in particular with SalvaTerra's ability to develop an innovative tool that is both interactive and sophisticated, allowing different levels of use and very suitable to support collective decision-making on agricultural sector planning and land use.

Development of a tool for calculating costs and benefits due to land use

European Forest Institute, 03/2015

French Development Agency

The consultant carried out the work to our complete satisfaction.

Technical assistance on climate issues for the Agricultural Bank of Senegal (LBA)

French Development Agency, 06/2024

Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière – Branche internationale

My organization [...] particularly appreciated the relevance and quality of the report delivered at the end of the service.

Pre-feasibility study of agroecological zoning of Guinea

Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière – Branche internationale, 09/2017

Banque mondiale

I am fully satisfied with their performance and their ability to offer expertise both in the collection and processing of field data and in the analysis of results, as well as their involvement at all levels and with various stakeholders.

Study of the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Madagascar

Banque mondiale, 08/2017

Agence française de développement

My organization is satisfied, in particular, with the rigour and quality of the work done by SalvaTerra.

Feasibility study of the Satellite Observation of Central and West African forests project

Agence française de développement, 09/2017

Vertigo Lab

My organization is satisfied with this service.

Study of agricultural water management practices in the Mediterranean

Vertigo Lab, 10/2022

Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Mayotte

The quality of the expertise was recognized by the sponsoring organization and confirmed by the members of the Evaluation Steering Committee. The availability of SalvaTerra agents, their efficiency and professionalism in carrying out the study were highlighted.

Technical and financial evaluation of agri-environment-climate measures

Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt de Mayotte, 06/2017

Jardins du monde

The service was therefore satisfactory and provided with a real professional conscience and willingness to do well, even beyond the mission itself. The expert has been involved in all of Jardins du Monde's programs, bringing his personal skills, which have proven fruitful (search for funding, support for general coordination, support for strengthening and enhancing the capacities of our local employees, etc.). The entire Jardins du Monde team warmly thanks him for his human and professional investment.

Development of production, certification and marketing of medicinal and cosmetic plants

Jardins du monde, 11/2017

Olivier, Anis, Eva, Alice, David, Johan, Sophia, Catherine, Annaël... A team of experts at your service.

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Freiner la déforestation sur les fronts pionniers amazoniens

10 Nov. 2025

Freiner la déforestation sur les fronts pionniers amazoniens

Dans le cadre de l’Évaluation au champ large (ECL) des interventions du Groupe AFD et du FFEM dans le biome amazonien, SalvaTerra et TERO ont rédigé pour l’Agence française de développement un nouveau numéro de la collection Questions de développement (QDD n°97 – octobre 2025), intitulé « Quels leviers pour freiner la déforestation sur les fronts pionniers en Amazonie ? ».

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Évaluer 17 ans d’action française pour les forêts amazoniennes

21 Oct. 2025

Évaluer 17 ans d’action française pour les forêts amazoniennes

Menée par le consortium SalvaTerra–TERO, l’Évaluation au champ large (ECL) analyse près de deux décennies d’interventions du Groupe AFD et du FFEM en faveur des forêts du biome amazonien, à travers 37 projets mis en œuvre dans huit pays. L’étude dresse un bilan inédit des approches françaises en matière de conservation, de bioéconomie et de gouvernance autochtone, et identifie les leviers pour renforcer leur impact à l’horizon 2030

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Evaluation de conformité sociale et environnementale de la filière rose pour un sourcing durable en Turquie

14 Oct. 2025

Evaluation de conformité sociale et environnementale de la filière rose pour un sourcing durable en Turquie

En juin 2025, SalvaTerra a conduit une mission de diagnostic de la filière de la rose de Damas en Turquie et une évaluation des dernières avancées en matière de droits humains. Celle-ci a combiné une analyse documentaire approfondie, des visites de parcelles, et des rencontres avec l’ensemble des acteurs : travailleurs saisonniers, agriculteurs, collecteurs, coopératives, transformateurs, associations locales et ONG. Cette étude a permis de formuler un plan d’action pragmatique pour continuer à porter cette filière d’importance vers un modèle conciliant durabilité et éthique, en améliorant notamment les conditions de vie et de travail à l’amont et à l’aval.

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Agroforesterie, restauration des sols et filières durables au Rwanda : l’importance du terrain

30 Sep. 2025

Agroforesterie, restauration des sols et filières durables au Rwanda : l’importance du terrain

Dans le cadre du projet MuLaKiLa, porté par Reforest'Action et l’Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) au Rwanda, SalvaTerra a mené une mission de terrain pour diagnostiquer et évaluer les potentiels de développement de filières dans les districts de Rutsiro et Ngororero.

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Outiller une filière forêt-bois locale résiliente à La Réunion : Lancement de l’Étude Stratégique des Acteurs et Flux de la Filière Forêt-Bois Réunionnaise

10 Sep. 2025

Outiller une filière forêt-bois locale résiliente à La Réunion : Lancement de l’Étude Stratégique des Acteurs et Flux de la Filière Forêt-Bois Réunionnaise

Bois de construction, bois-énergie, logistique, cartographie d’acteurs, flux matériels et économiques… Une étude au service du développement de la filière forêt bois de La Réunion

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Les oasis du Sud tunisien : un patrimoine en péril, un potentiel à activer

19 Aug. 2025

Les oasis du Sud tunisien : un patrimoine en péril, un potentiel à activer

SalvaTerra a contribué à la rédaction du rapport technique publié par la banque mondiale : « Vers un développement durable et à faible émission de carbone des paysages oasiens en Tunisie » proposant des mesures claires et décisives pour protéger la santé et la productivité des écosystèmes oasiens du sud de la Tunisie pour à la fois améliorer la résilience face aux menaces climatiques - notamment la sécheresse, les chaleurs excessives et la pénurie d’eau- et créer des emplois verts dans les secteurs de l’agriculture, de l’énergie, des déchets, du tourisme et de la culture.

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