Hornbills are vital to forest ecosystems and are often called the “farmers of the forest.” As seed dispersers, they play a crucial role in regenerating forests and maintaining biodiversity. However, deforestation and the limitations of existing artificial nests have made safe nesting sites increasingly scarce, putting hornbill populations at risk.
Our Mission
Homes for Hornbills aspires to protect, restore, and grow hornbill populations by constructing sustainable habitats through artificial nests. We promote forest biodiversity, raise awareness about hornbills' critical role in our ecosystems, and partner with local communities to preserve forests and secure a future for these endangered birds.
Our Innovation
Our artificial nest is designed to support hornbill conservation through material innovation and the principles of the circular economy.
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Each nest upcycles 418 post-consumer PET plastic bottles, reinforced with natural hemp fiber, transforming plastic waste into durable, wildlife-safe nesting infrastructure that supports hornbill reproduction while reducing environmental pollution.
Homes for Hornbills is a 12-minute documentary following 15-year-old Yanin Tangkaravakoon, who was first inspired by hornbills during a fourth-grade field trip to Khao Yai National Park. As deforestation reduces nesting sites, hornbills are losing the trees they depend on. With support from the Thailand Hornbill Research Foundation, she helps develop and install artificial nests on Yao Noi Island, showing how community, science, and persistence can help restore what is being lost.
What We Do
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