The goal of the project is to plant and establish native Australian trees in order to restore an area of land previously cleared for forestry and agriculture in the Mabi rainforest, Tropical North Queensland, Australia.

The forest draws its name from the local Indigenous name for Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo (mabi or mapi), one of the most common large mammals in this forest type. Predominantly a leaf eater, this rare species lives in the canopy of Mabi Forest and adjoining ecosystems.

This terrain is characterised by a tall canopy of trees, thick undergrowth, and rich diversity of plant and animal life. It is estimated that up to 70% of the plants and animals in the Mabi rainforest are unique to this region.