Planting trees in the Amazon Rainforest will help conserve habitat for its iconic wildlife species, provide sustainable livelihoods to local people, and stabilize the climate worldwide.  

Impact:
This tree planting project will help protect the Amazon's biodiverse primary forests and restore degraded land.

Facts:
The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest, spanning 9 countries in total: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guyana.
Approximately 70% of South America's GDP is produced in areas that receive rainfall or water from the Amazon. 

Since 1990, around 45% of its natural forests have disappeared. Miraculously, in 2015, still about 40% of national territory was forestland and with numerous national reserves. However, given global patterns of deforestation, food production, and climate change, these hotspots are under constant threat.

Impact:
This project primarily focuses on planting exotic hardwoods and shade-dependent cacao plants. 

Facts:
Honduras is considered the 5th biodiversity hotspot in the world, with over 1200 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Healthy forests provide habitat for rare and endangered species. 

Its name is said to mean "land of the trees" in the Mayan-Toltec language. Sadly, the country is losing these precious forests at a rapid rate. Most forest loss in Guatemala has resulted from agriculture and fuelwood collection. Population pressures around protected areas have resulted in illegal timber harvesting and land clearing for agriculture, even inside national parks.

Impact:
Local partners in Guatemala help reforest and restore landscapes by working with communities in the northwest region of Huehuetenango and the Pacific South Coast.

Facts:
Guatemala has the second highest biodiversity in Central America (after Costa Rica). The country is home to 1246 known species of animals and 8681 species of plants, of which 13.5 percent are not found anywhere else in the world.

Kenya’s Kijabe Forest is a highland mosaic ‘Afro-alpine’ forest that was once dominated by trees. Increasing pressure for land poses significant threats to the region, leading to the over-extraction of resources and illegal timber harvesting. Planting trees here will help protect this vital ecosystem, promote environmental education, and foster sustainable livelihoods through seed collection and ecotourism.

Impact:
We are committed to restoring 5,000 hectares of primary forests in Kijabe. This project will work directly with communities to protect, conserve, and restore the forest, helping to safeguard water and other ecosystem services.

Facts:
The Kijabe Forest is part of the eastern Afro-montane Biodiversity Hotspot. Help protect species such as the Colobus monkey and the African wild dog. 

Ghana’s rapid deforestation has been driven by agricultural expansion (largely for cocoa), wood harvesting for energy, population growth, gold mining and timber lobby groups.

Impact:
Together with our incredible reforestation partners, we are planting 30,000 trees in north-east Ghana where rapid desertification is caused by deforestation and close proximity to the Sahara and Sahel deserts. Popular species  we plant include Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak and Eucalyptus.

Facts:
In 2010, Ghana had 7.00Mha of natural forest, extending over 30% of its land area. In 2019, it lost 87.4kha of natural forest, equivalent to 21.4Mt of CO₂ of emissions.. Planting trees in Ghana will help create young, resilient forests that can absorb carbon, clean the water and air, and recover from fire, drought, and flooding.

Uganda has a rapidly growing population, which is putting a great deal of stress on the country's forests by increasing demand for firewood, pushing agricultural expansion, and expanding land settlement.

Impact:
Our partners are working with local farmers in Paibona, Northern Uganda to plant trees on their land. These trees will provide the farmers with sustainable food and income by growing fruits, nuts, and medicines. A variety of trees will be planted based on the needs of specific sites. These include indigenous trees such as the Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa), which produces shea butter; Afzelia africana, an endangered hardwood and many others..

Facts:
Uganda now has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. In Northern Uganda, much of the forest has been cleared for charcoal production, degrading wildlife habitat and presenting a hardship for local farmers.

Australia experienced one of the largest natural disasters in history. This year's fire season has brought about unprecedented destruction as wildfires have spread across every Australian state, burning up nearly 6 million hectares (15 million acres) of bush as of January 2020.

Impact:
At the moment, the focus in Australia is on assessing the impact they have had on local communities and environments. Plenty of support will be needed to restore this landscape back to health.

Facts:
New South Wales is home to some of the most iconic of Australia's wildlife - koalas, wombats, and kangaroos to name a few - and their habitat is rapidly declining. While they have adapted and evolved along wildfires, deforestation caused by human development and climate change is affecting the koalas' ability to survive. It is estimated that as many as 8,000 koalas have died from the current bushfires

According to scientists, India has lost 40% of its natural forest cover in the last 95 years. Driven by mining, agriculture, fishery, and urbanization, this profound forest loss can be remedied by reforestation—which will improve the lives of the estimated 275 million Indians that depend on them.

Impact:
The species we’ll focus on are: moringa, papaya, banana, lemon, guava, apricot, pear, peach, and jujubes. Moringa, papaya, and banana grow quickly and will provide food and fruit within 8-10 months of planting.

Facts:
A mature tree can sequester up to 48 pounds of carbon per year. Planting trees in India is particularly useful due to the low air quality. Trees actively help mitigate climate change as well. 

The project is a large-scale restoration of native forest that will provide increased erosion protection, improve freshwater quality, and enhance terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity.

Impact:
Primary species to be planted is native Manuka (leptospermum scoparium), which will act as a nursery crop for a number of native species including podocarp seedlings from the nearby Waterworks bush.

Facts:
Restoring these areas also means putting wildlife habitats back in tact and creating healthy ecosystems capable of being resilient to climate change, which is critical as these areas are considered to be biodiversity hotspots.

Colorado has 24.4 million acres of forests which provide huge social, economic and ecological benefits. Forests support a sustainable wood products industry, diverse wildlife, fresh water, and ample recreation opportunities.

Impact:
Planting trees here will help to protect this critical resource, reforest areas burned by wildfires, enhance wildlife habitat, and reduce soil erosion. Popular planted species include Pine, Aspen, and Oak.

Facts:
Approximately 80% of Colorado’s population relies on forested watersheds to deliver municipal water supplies. Healthy forests keep our water clean and protected from sediment and contamination.

Florida is home to 37 state forests, covering over 1,070,000 acres. Healthy forests provide citizens with sustainable wood production, fresh air, wildlife habitat, clean water, enjoyable outdoor recreation and quality of life.

Impact:
For this reforestation project, we plant a mix of species to benefit Florida's rich diversity of pine forests, wetlands and incredible ecosystems. Through careful environmental stewardship, these protected forests will continue to grow and be preserved for future generations.

Facts:
Florida's forests and wetlands contain many unique endangered species of birds, reptiles, mammals and plants. Restoring balance to their natural habitat will help ensure their survival. 

British Columbia is characterized by abundant forests, rugged Pacific coastline, mountains, plateaus, and pristine lakes and rivers. Forests cover two-thirds of the province – an area of almost 60 million hectares.

Impact:
Our reforestation partners are experts in rehabilitating B.C. forests and ensuring they have a sustainable future. Your support will help us plant healthy forests that can reduce the damage from beetle infestations, lessen the impact of wildfires, provide habitat for B.C.’s abundant wildlife, and preserve the province’s natural beauty for generations to come.

Facts:
In summer 2017, British Columbia experienced the worst wildfire season in its history. It was unprecedented in the amount of land burned (over 1.2 million hectares), the total cost of fire suppression (over $568 million), and the number of people displaced (roughly 65,000 evacuated).

The majority of forest coverage in Québec comes from the Boreal forest - the world’s largest intact forest ecosystem - making Québec forests some of the most ecologically rich ecosystems on the planet.

Impact:
Your support helps our partners restore and expand Québec's forests, and protect them against urban sprawl, the timber industry, and resource development projects.

Facts:
Healthy forests provide habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Québec's forests are home to many animals including the caribou whose habitat is currently under tremendous pressure.