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Between the woods and the water: the unique habitat of Romania’s wood-pastures
“With its free-standing veteran oaks in semi-grazed grassland, the landscape at Breite resembles an English medieval deer park such as Richmond, Windsor or Blenheim. But here they are all maidens, whereas in England most of the oaks are pollards.”
How farmers in Western Kenya are transforming their lives through trees
Meet, Margaret, Miriam and Judith, smallholder farmers from Kisembe sub-location who are planting trees to build a more sustainable future and inspiring others do the same.
Africa Climate Summit 2023
Against the backdrop of a growing climate crisis, the Africa Climate Summit brought together governments, NGOs and philanthropists, to set out concrete and sustainable solutions for a climate-resilient Africa.
The unsung heroes of forest restoration
In Dundori Forest, Kenya, a group of dedicated tree scouts are earnestly monitoring, watering and protecting newly planted trees.
Restoring hope for farmers in the Rwenzori Mountains
Can coffee and vanilla farmers in Uganda boost farm productivity amidst challenging environmental conditions?
The unique trees of Yakushima
Discover the unique and magical trees of Yakushima, home to Japan's oldest cedar, the Jōmon Sugi. Learn about the history of logging that threatened the island's ecosystem, and how it was saved thanks to the legacy of English botanist EH Wilson.
Help make Oxfordshire greener with our Garden Tree Giveaway
We're giving away free native trees (and hedging) to local residents across Oxfordshire. With your support, we can engage and inspire more people to plant trees for a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.
Building resilient food systems for people and the planet
How can we build resilient food systems that support the needs of people and the planet?
Meet Edwin Mwiti
Meet Edwin Mwiti, ITF’s Africa GIS Officer. His role ensures that our trees are planted in the best possible way so that they grow and thrive for generations.
Discover how trees support biodiversity
Planting trees like Fever Tree can help protect our planet's biodiversity for future generations.
Be a part of the solution this Earth Day
With Earth Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to make a positive impact on our planet. Together we can plant trees that enrich our soils and safeguard biodiversity, like in our project in Central Kenya. 🌳🌍
Kenya's precious Baobab uprooted and exported
Kenya's precious Baobab trees uprooted and exported for profit, sparking outrage, with many questioning the decision to put profits ahead of people and nature.
Meet the incredible people driving forest restoration
Ahead of International Day of Forests, we’re celebrating the people behind forest restoration projects.
The promise of community led forestry
Community led forestry has the potential to restore the ecological integrity of degraded ecosystems, enhance human wellbeing and improve local livelihoods.
Plant trees and transform lives this Christmas
For one week only, you can double your impact thanks to the Big Give! That’s twice the impact for our planet and the communities we work with.
My internship with ITF
I can proudly say, I was a part of the oldest and most amazing tree planting organisation in the world.
Collecting acorns
Last week the UK team went out into Oxford to pick some acorns for an exciting little project we have going on.
Transforming our planet for 100 years
Celebrating 100 years of community-led tree planting.
St. Barbe’s Legacy: pioneer forester and global conservationist
Hugh Locke, Co-Founder & President of Smallholder Farmers Alliance, reflects on our founder's legacy.
Celebrating 100 years of community led tree planting
On Saturday 23rd July, friends, partners, supporters and members of ITF, joined us as we celebrated our centenary in Oxford.
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