Regenerative agro-forestry, Guatemala
The Contour Lines Corp organisation uses regenerative agro-forestry techniques to create "Food Forests" for rural communities in Guatemala. Read more at: www.contourlines.org
Location: Livingston, Izabal, Guatemala
Improving human and environmental health
Deforestation increases mudslides and devastates the soil, food security, and water sources in Guatemala. AIR recognizes the best way to help the people in this area is to improve the land where they live.
Location: AIR projects, Guatemalan highlands
Agro-forestry in Uganda
Save a Seed for the Future (SAFE) is an integrated non-governmental organization operating in the Teso sub-region of Northeastern Uganda with a main office in Soroti town. This NGO works with schools and local farmers to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote agroforestry.
Location: SAVE Soroti, NE Uganda
Agro-forestry in Uganda Website
Protecting forest habitat, Southern India
The Ayyalur Forest Reserve is home to the Slender loris (CITES Appendix II), an indicator species which is important for habitat conservation. The population size of this small nocturnal mammal is declining quickly due to loss of habitat through deforestation.
Location: Tamil Nadu, Southern India
Forests for Gorillas, DRC and Uganda
In the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, The Gorilla Organisation (gorillas.org) plants tree saplings grown from seed to reinforce the forest habitat of the critical/endangered gorilla, prevent soil erosion, provide food and sustainable firewood for local communities.
Location: Virunga National Park
Tree planting on Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya Environmental Conservation (MKEC) -with the ITF- works in Embu County on the SE slopes of Mount Kenya – a famous tea growing region. MKEC supports 23 women and self-help groups with training and the provision of seeds and materials for their tree nurseries where native and agro-forestry tree seedlings are grown.
Location: Mount Kenya, Kenya
Agro-forestry in Cameroon
Community Assistance in Development (COMAID) -with the ITF- is helping farmers in Nkor and Dom villages in NW Cameroon to protect and conserve the Dom Community forest and to enhance agroforestry in their own farms.
Location: Nor Noni, Cameroon
Re-planting highland forests, Guatemala
The project plants trees endemic to the western highlands of Guatemala, with a focus on cultivating those most affected by over-harvesting and best-suited for environmental remediation.
Location: Highlands of Guatemala
Forests for monarch butterflies
To foster the conservation of North American monarch butterflies and their migration, in four strategic areas: habitat conservation, scientific research and monitoring, outreach and education, and sustainable development.
Location: Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Mexico
Trees for drylands, Africa
Projects run by TREE AID help people in the drylands of Africa (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, and Niger) to lift themselves out of poverty and protect their environment.
Location: Niger
Forest for Orangutans, Sumatra
Deforestation is the greatest threat facing Sumatran orangutans, so protecting and restoring their forest habitat is vital to their survival. We support the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) who are working with their Indonesian partners to replant degraded land, such as ex-oil palm plantations.
Location: Indonesia
Agro-forestry growing mangoes, Uganda
The Alpha Women Empowerment Initiative (AWEI) -with the ITF- is a remarkable network of women farmers on the slopes of the Rwenzori mountains in Western Uganda, led by Margret Masika.
Location: Rwenzori Mountains, DRC