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February 2025

When tree planting is done properly it transforms
landscapes, communities and livelihoods.

24 Feb 2025

When we wait for the rains to come then sometimes the seedlings need a bit of irrigation to keep them from getting thirsty. Lois shows how one woman can carry 10 jerry cans from the planting site back to the watersource for refilling. Well done Lois!

20 Feb 2025

Celebrating meaningful change where it matters most at Usambara Biodiversity Conservation
At our project, everything we do is driven by a commitment to creating meaningful impact where it matters most. For over a century, ever green thread has run through our work – putting communities

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19 Feb 2025

Close up of the grafting process that enables our farmers to improve the value of their mango crop. The attached graft will grow into a branch that will ultimately yield larger, juicier fruit.

16 Feb 2025

By grafting high quality fruit stems on to existing mango trees you can signficantly improve the size and juiciness of the resultant harvest.

Larger, more flavoursome mangoes fetch a premium price at the local markets - meaning more cash for school fees, home improvements and ultimately

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10 Feb 2025

Usambara larger Landscape Restoration

Restoring & Reforesting Our holistic, grassroots approach embraces the complexity of reforestation, recognising that true restoration goes beyo...

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January 2025

We are a hybrid social venture that works to ensure sustainable solutions to poverty and climate change. We deliver value through empowering the community around us to plant trees for the better saving of the Planet.

31 Jan 2025

And today our new Community Tree Nursery Office was finished with some lovely signage acknowledging the incredible support we receive from the Tree-Nation community :-)

30 Jan 2025
Ru Hartwell
Ru Hartwell · 19 days ago

Thanks everyone!!

Our new nursery office is coming on well. Just really the signwriting and then its 'Job Done'. Watch this space for the signage in the next couple of days....

29 Jan 2025
Ru Hartwell
Ru Hartwell · 25 days ago

Thanks Oriana!

Our work has always been about more than just planting individual trees. It is about empowering communities to protect and benefit from their landscapes. It’s about stopping threatened species from going extinct and reversing biodiversity loss. It’s about gender justice and giving

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28 Jan 2025

By planting trees in schools, we create cleaner and healthier air for students and staff, reducing respiratory problems and creating a more conducive learning environment. The presence of trees in schools has a positive impact on the mental and physical well-being of individuals.

28 Jan 2025

Drought and degradation are common in
Tanzania drylands and climate crisis is making it worse.

But new methods are emerging, helping farmers and communities to thrive even in a changing climate.

28 Jan 2025

Mangrove propagules are planted vertically in muddy ground, mimicking their natural process.

This helps them anchor securely, allowing roots to penetrate the soil and shoots to reach sunlight.

This method ensures high survival rates and supports the rapid growth of thriving mangrove

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28 Jan 2025

Mangrove trees provide a unique advantage in reforestation efforts with their easily accessible seedlings, known as propagules.

These propagules grow directly on the tree and can be harvested once they mature, ready to plant immediately without additional preparation.

This natural

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28 Jan 2025

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

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28 Jan 2025
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