Our tree planting project is one of the largest and most successful tree planting projects in Nigeria, providing a long-term solution to fighting deforestation in Africa caused by the destruction of indigenous forest. For every 10 trees we plant they absorb one tonne of carbon.
Problems
- Rapid population growth
- Acres of forest being cleared for agriculture
- As forests disappear, mass erosion contributes to flooding
- No ownership by the local community
- The government is under-resourced
Solutions
- Plant quick-growing trees that can be coppiced for firewood
- Work with community tree planting clubs, local farmers, schools and individual householders to support them in planting and growing these trees
- We encourage farmers to plant fruit trees too
