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Discover the latest stories from our partners and the impact your generous donation is making for people and planet. And read our views on the issues facing our environment and the communities we work with.
Is everyone a tree person?
Some people are dog people, some people aren't. But James Whitehead believes that deep down, we're all tree people.
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.
Planting for a greener future: AWEI’s impact on the community
In Western Uganda, AWEI is making making strides towards a greener future by planting thousands of trees, while also educating and supporting farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices.
Youth led restoration of Kenya’s drylands
Read how the Trees Challenge 2023 project is supporting young students across Kenya’s drylands to plant the right trees, in the right places.
Revitalising Madrid's landscapes in the aftermath of the 2019 wildfires
We’re working with the UPS Foundation and a team of dedicated local volunteers to help revive the beautiful landscapes of Madrid that were tragically devastated by wildfires in 2019.
What we lose when we reduce nature to numbers
Some people measure the value of our natural world on an abacus but there are hidden costs when we reduce nature to numbers.
Riccall Woodmeadow
In the countryside village of Riccall, is a wood meadow that is specifically designed to offer local residents a serene sanctuary to unwind from the daily grind.
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.
Uganda’s green agents of change
In Mbale District, Uganda, we’re supporting rural women to advance gender equity and build resilient futures that are fuelled by healthy and productive landscapes.
Restoring a precarious landscape
James and the team in Africa recently visited our partners in Uganda to see how communities are planting trees that build resilience and transform landscapes for a better future.
Meet the incredible people driving forest restoration
Ahead of International Day of Forests, we’re celebrating the people behind forest restoration projects.
Rewilding in Northamptonshire
Rewilding creates landscapes and ecosystems that are more biodiverse, resilient, and healthy. One of our UK planting projects has helped to do just this.
How women are leading the restoration of Kakamega Rainforest
This International Women's Day we’re celebrating restoration projects that are supporting women to not only contribute to community-driven initiatives but also equally benefit from them.
Boosting gender equality in conservation
Against the backdrop of the climate and ecological crises, rural women are reshaping their role in conservation initiatives as they work to restore and protect native forests.
Working in the face of worsening climate change
To make the biggest difference for the communities we work with we can’t be complacent about what we do and how we do it. This has always been the case, but it is even more important now in the context of worsening climate change.
Transforming lives and landscapes through agroforestry
Discover how agroforestry is transforming the lives of rural communities affected by climate change in central Kenya.
How community forestry builds hope and resilience
Community forestry supports people on the front lines of climate and ecological breakdown to transition towards healthy landscapes and resilient livelihoods.
Combatting climate change through wetland restoration
From peatlands and swamps to mangrove forests and salt marshes, wetlands provide important ecosystem services for people and the planet.
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