Let's Get Planting
Break the cycle of hunger, poverty, and environmental destruction. With your help, Trees for the Future (TREES) restores landscapes in developing communities.
Trees for the Future is a United Nations World Restoration Flagship
As a UN World Restoration Flagship, TREES is recognized as one of the best large-scale ecosystem restoration efforts on the planet. The prestigious Flagship award is part of an effort by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to ensure that measurable progress is made on the UN’s environmental goals by 2030.Â
The Problem
Hunger, poverty, and environmental decay
Around the world, landscapes are deteriorating and ecosystems are collapsing. The farming families that rely on the land to survive are trapped in cycles of hunger and poverty.
The Cause
Unsustainable land use
Deforestation, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss are all tied to our global food system. In an effort to grow enough food to eat and sell, farmers are encouraged to clear their land of trees and native species. This unsustainable approach is harming people and the planet.
The Forest Garden Solution
Equipping farmers with tools and knowledge
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges we face. Tree planting alone will not solve hunger, poverty, or the climate crisis. By training farmers in the Forest Garden Approach, we provide families with the tools and training they need to ensure they can thrive on their land longterm.
The Key
Every Forest Garden is made possible by supporters like you
Farmers have the power, we have the training, you are the key. Through trees, tools, and training, we’ve been able to make a big impact… and it’s all thanks to our incredible supporter community.
About us
TREES confronts hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation by serving the people at the heart of our global food systems: farmers and their families.
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Trees for the Future Celebrates 35 Years of Impact
Since 1989, TREES has worked to make a lasting impact on the lives of smallholder farmers, and today that vision has evolved into something far greater, touching millions of lives across sub-Saharan Africa.
But we’ve still got more work to do.
There are millions of farming families in need in a rapidly changing climate.
Plant more trees and change more lives with us.
Become a Corporate Partner
One of the best ways to make a positive impact on our planet is to plant trees and change lives through your business.
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2023 Impact Report
Discover the lasting impact of the Forest Garden Approach in our latest impact report.
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