The People Caring For Petite Montagne
The Citadelle Native Re-vegetation Project is cared for by a small team working across field restoration, project coordination, scientific guidance and administration.
Some of the work happens on the slopes: planting, watering, weeding, monitoring and preparing the site for activities. Other work happens behind the scenes: planning, budgeting, reporting, scientific coordination, finance follow-up and project administration.
Together, the team helps keep restoration work moving throughout the year.
Project Coordination
Bringing together the people, planning, fieldwork, monitoring and partnerships needed to keep the project moving forward and its restoration goals on track.
Jayaneesh (Jah) Namah
Restoration Manager
Jah leads the overall coordination and day-to-day management of the Citadelle Native Re-vegetation Project.
Her role covers the full project cycle, including restoration planning, native species selection, field coordination, ecological monitoring, project proposals, budgeting, reporting, partner engagement, volunteer activities and adaptive site management.
She works closely with the field team, Friends of the Environment, technical collaborators, funders and activity groups to keep the project aligned with both the needs of the site and its long-term restoration goals.
Field Restoration
Hands-on site care keeps young plants alive through repeated maintenance, watering and preparations across the restoration landscapes.
Rajiv Heetun
Field Worker
Rajiv has been part of the Citadelle Native Re-vegetation Project since 2023.
He supports hands-on restoration and maintenance work across the project site, including watering, ring-weeding, planting preparation, invasive plant management, sapling care and preparation for volunteer and group activities.
Shivaji Maloo
Field Worker
Shivaji has been part of the Citadelle Native Re-vegetation Project since 2025.
He supports hands-on restoration and maintenance work across the project site, including watering, ring-weeding, planting preparation, invasive plant management, sapling care and preparation for volunteer and group activities.
Scientific and Administrative Support
FoE members volunteering their expertise and time to strengthen the project through scientific guidance, technical input and administrative assistance.
Claudia Baider
Scientific Coordination / NGO Oversight
Claudia supports the project from the Friends of the Environment side, working closely with the Restoration Manager on scientific coordination and project oversight.
As a Herbarium Officer with botanical expertise, she brings valuable knowledge of native plants, plant identification, invasive species and restoration ecology. Her role helps strengthen the scientific grounding of the project while supporting coordination between fieldwork, NGO governance and project administration.
Yogishah Bunsy
Finance Coordination
Yogishah supports the project from the Friends of the Environment side through finance coordination.
As Executive Secretary for the NGO, she helps with payment coordination and internal approvals. Her work supports the smooth running of project activities, supplier follow-up and financial administration.