Forest Garden Program

Looking after a forest garden takes time, but it pays off—with food, shade, and a healthier landscape.

What does a successful forest garden look like?

It’s not just rows of trees—it’s a living, layered system. You’ll see fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and shade plants all growing together.

The soil is rich, the ground stays covered, and you’ll notice more birds, insects, and life

Agroforestry supports a regenerative cycle—these seeds, harvested from diverse crops, will be planted again to provide food, restore soil health, and strengthen local resilience

We're almost there!

Our project in Senegal is close to reaching its goal of planting 1,000,000 trees, supporting local farmers in establishing their own forest gardens.

As we near the finish line, we’ll begin transitioning the project into its maintenance phase, ensuring the

This is a flourishing forest garden, already producing fruits and crops that will soon be ready for harvest.

Agroforestry combines trees and crops on the same land, creating more resilient and productive farming systems.
For farmers, this approach can improve soil health and provide additional sources of food and income—all while supporting the environment.

Meet Mate Mbaye, a local farmer from Senegal whose life has been transformed by our Forest Garden approach.
Supporting a family of nine is no small task, but the Forest Garden has enabled him to grow enough to both feed his family and earn an income from his crops.

A quick look back at one of our farmers and her family proudly harvesting the results of their Forest Garden—a reminder of how trees can support both livelihoods and landscapes.

Successful agroforestry starts with thoughtful site selection. Factors like soil quality, water availability, slope, and sunlight all influence how well trees and crops can grow together.

Selecting the right location ensures that trees support—not compete with—agricultural production,

In a Forest Garden, trees do more than provide shade and fruit—they actively improve soil health.

Their roots stabilize the land, prevent erosion, and create channels that enhance water infiltration. As leaves and organic matter decompose, they enrich the soil with nutrients, fostering

Training is key to long-term success. As part of our program, we educate local farmers on the Forest Garden approach, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate and sustain productive, resilient landscapes.

This hands-on training ensures that each farmer can

Trees, especially fruit trees, play a crucial role in enriching the soil and supporting nearby crops. Their fallen leaves decompose, returning essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the soil, boosting its fertility.

Fruit trees also help maintain moisture

Cashews, grown in our Forest Gardens, are fascinating crops that grow atop a fruit called the cashew "apple." These trees play a vital role in our model, benefiting both the environment and farming families.

This is just a glimpse of the exciting outcomes from our Forest Gardens approach—a truly fruitful harvest!

It all begins and ends with the soil.

Soil is the foundation for growing our trees and food. By integrating regenerative agriculture and agroforestry into farming practices, we reduce deforestation, allow tree roots to take hold, and enrich the soil with nutrients, making it healthier