We're planting more than you think. Trees for the Future (TREES) is partnering with farmers across Africa to restore degraded land and unlock prosperity through regenerative farming.
Watch the videoHow we work
The people closest to the land are essential to restoring it. That's why TREES is farmer-led. Farmers across Africa understand the realities of climate change and its impact on their land, families, and communities. TREES brings regenerative farming expertise and decades of learning. Together, thanks to your support, we design abundant farms that improve daily lives, restore degraded land, and sequester carbon.
Why Farmers
The method
Regenerative farming is an approach that uses diverse trees and plants to restore soil health, strengthen biodiversity, capture carbon, and improve harvests over time. While every farmer custom-designs their farm to meet their family’s needs, you can expect most to look something like this.
Land
1 hectare
Average forest garden size
Carbon removals
9.8 tCO2e
Estimated average per ha per year
Tree planting
5,800 Trees
Average per forest garden
Fast-growing trees planted for fuel, building poles and a future cash harvest.
Mango, papaya and citrus add nutrition at home and fruit to sell at market.
Crop waste and manure become rich compost that rebuilds tired soil.
Companion planting and natural barriers keep pests down without chemicals.
Seedlings are raised on-site, so every farm has trees ready to plant.
Raised, mulched permagarden beds support healthy vegetable growth and conserve moisture.
Dense hedgerows shelter crops, mark boundaries and feed livestock.
The outcomes
In the TREES program, farmers and their families are the first to reap the benefits of regenerative farming. Restored soil equals more food. More food creates a surplus. A surplus creates income that families can use however they need.
TREES promotes regenerative farming techniques that restore soil health through diverse trees, crops, and plants. The restoration minimizes erosion and sequesters carbon. Each farm creates a microclimate, and collectively, they create a healthier planet for us all.
Restored soil and diverse plants beckon biodiversity back. Many farmers report seeing more wildlife, such as birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals, visit their land after starting their regenerative farms.
The reality
For decades, monoculture prevailed. Trees were cleared for fields filled with single crops, and those crops depleted the soil. When the soil eroded, food became harder to grow, and new generations left in search of opportunities elsewhere.
Today, the world knows better. And while 600 million acres of degraded land still stretch across Africa, TREES knows how to reverse course. With 30+ years of regenerative farming expertise, the wisdom of local farmers, and the generosity of supporters like you, we’re confident in an abundant future ahead.
Join UsThe future
At TREES, our two favorite questions are “Why?” and “What can we do better?” The answers help us constantly refine our programs while staying rooted in what works. You’re invited to explore our plan for the next era and play a part.
Review TREES’ Strategic Plan
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Give $1 or give $10,000. Your contributions help farmers restore land and build thriving farms.
Restoration is possible, and you can plant the seed.
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Restoration is possible, and you can plant the seed.
