At the heart of ERP is a native plant nursery. The nursery is the primary platform from which ERP supports the reclamation and revitalization of native plant species within the framework of sustainable systems. It is a center for learning and research, a place where local and regional members of the Togolese community attend hands-on workshops to learn about and explore sustainable reforestation and afforestation practices. It is also central to fostering citizen science and community-based understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. It provides information and vital, location-specific, community-managed mitigation measures. The nursery's experimental forest site is a multi-fold operation. Not only is it a place to increase forested land in Togo, but it is also the primary site for long-term native tree research and agroforestry experimentation. It is an important outdoor environment for citizen science in local and regional communities. All information gathered at the nursery and experimental forest site is made available for easy replication and adaptability in other regions and communities.