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Trees for the Future named Lipman Family Prize Honoree Trees for the Future is thrilled and grateful to be selected from over 140 organizations as one of the three 2020 Lipman Family Prize Honorees. Learn more about this incredible award here.
1. Trees provide food Papaya, mangoes, oranges, limes, lemons, peaches, coconuts, cashews, apples and more come from trees. Beyond these nutritious and delicious fruits, some of our favorite spices also come from various parts of trees including cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Trees are also the source of almonds, walnuts, pecans, and cashews, too! Finally, … Continued
March 7, 2019 By Elizabeth Norikane, East Africa Communications Specialist with contributions from Andrew Zacharias, Deputy Director of Monitoring and Evaluation When standing in a Forest Garden, you can feel the life around you. Each year, it becomes greener, lusher, and more vibrant. However, measuring this growth is challenging. While counting trees and discussing soil health with … Continued
Fodder trees serve as powerhouses for farmers in Ikinu, Kenya. In the first year of our Forest Garden Approach, farmers use them to establish clear boundaries and barriers around their plots. These living fences often include Calliandra calothyrsus, Leucaena trichandra, and Sesbania sesban, all of which grow quickly. Harvesting and Preparing Fodder Leaves As the … Continued
July 17, 2017 By Elizabeth Norikane Honeybees contribute to more than a third of all agricultural production, significantly enhance biodiversity, and improve crop yields. And although they can be found almost everywhere, in recent years there has been a decline in bee populations, threatening the world’s food supply. Through the work of Trees for the … Continued
Our Forest Garden program brings farmers together in groups where they attend training sessions, support each other, and collaborate through every stage — planning, planting, and harvesting. However, these groups often become more than just agricultural training communities. A Support Network Beyond Farming For the Upendo group of Tanzania, the farmers are each other’s biggest … Continued
Mixing a few common plants and materials found around her home, Ajok Lilly discovered a natural way to keep bugs and pests away from her garden. Initially, she felt skeptical when the TREES Trainers introduced her to a pesticide alternative made from plants, soap, and water. She had always relied on expensive chemical pesticides bought … Continued
Author: John Leary, Executive Director One of my heroes is Loret Miller Ruppe, who reminded us that being at peace is not just the absence of war. A Determined Pursuit for Change Ndeye sought peace and independence when she pursued Trees for the Future (TREES) Technician Omar Ndao three years ago. Witnessing the health, income, … Continued
Although the Baobab (Adansonia) is not a tree we plant in our Forest Gardens, it frequently appears throughout our projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is especially common around our Forest Gardens in Senegal. The tree has many nicknames and is part of our “Amazing Trees” collection due to its numerous benefits for people, land, and … Continued
Cashews are one of the crops grown in our Forest Gardens that truly fascinate us. Many people are unaware that cashews grow on trees and ripen on top of a fruit, often called a cashew “apple.” This incredible nut and the tree it grows on play a vital role in our Forest Garden model. They … Continued