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Discover the latest stories from our partners and the impact your generous donation is making for people and planet. And read our views on the issues facing our environment and the communities we work with.
The tragedy of the commons
Forests and habitats around the world are being devastated by the phenomenon known as the “tragedy of the commons”.
Seeds of change: Uniting communities for a greener, more prosperous future
Trees are changing some of Kenya’s most vulnerable regions, bringing energy, employment and new life.
Celebrating the restorative power of trees on Mazingira Day
Mazingira Day is a national day in Kenya for environmental awareness and tree planting. And it's a wonderful opportunity to highlight the remarkable transformation taking place in Kitui and Tharaka Nithi counties - regions particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change.
Forest restoration sparks a waterway renaissance
The degraded Dundori Forest is beginning to thrive once again, its rivers and forests recovering thanks to community tree-planting.
I wish you could see it first-hand
I wish you could visit these areas and witness first-hand the transformation taking place. You would see the forests regenerating and farmers harvesting mangoes from trees they planted with ITF.
Restoring life to the River Lhubiriha: How community-led action is safeguarding a vital waterway
The River Lhubiriha is crucial for Ugandan communities, but it's struggling against the pressures of farming and deforestation. Communities have mobilised to protect this precious waterway.
Reviving our roots
Trustee Julius and the ITF team visit the projects fighting to restore one of Kenya's most treasured landscapes.
Restoration and recovery in the forests of West Pokot
Nestled in the scenic Kapenguria Forest of West Pokot, Kenya, a quiet transformation is unfolding.
The role of Indigenous People in conserving world heritage sites
Discover how three Indigenous communities are safeguarding some of our planet's most treasured landscapes.
Staying grounded: the power of connecting with nature
To protect nature effectively, we need to spend time in its healing presence.
How reusable sanitary pads are transforming education and the environment in Uganda
In Kasese, Uganda, 17% of girls drop out of school, 29% regularly don’t attend and many perform poorly, due to a lack of access to sanitary pads. This not only makes the girls feel inferior but also subjects them to stigma.
Growth, connection and impact: an induction to the ITF way
Joining the International Tree Foundation is not just about stepping into a new role; it's about embarking on a transformative journey that bridges the gap between environmental stewardship and community development.
Beyond Offsets - an alternative approach
Read the open letter and discussion paper, compiled from contributions made by attendees of the Beyond Offsets roundtable at University of Oxford, 21st June 2024.
Regeneration on the Isle of Skye
Something remarkable is happening on the windswept Isle of Skye. Old conifer plantations are being transformed into native forest.
How three women transformed their lives in rural Uganda
The women of Uganda share their stories of change, hope and empowerment.
How we know your trees are thriving
We take our responsibility for thriving trees very seriously! With rigorous planning and monitoring, we ensure our saplings become strong, healthy, life-giving trees.
Nobody left behind
Marginalised women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples. These are the groups society forgets, but they are amazing agents of change in the fight against the climate crisis!
Going beyond carbon offsets
If you take a trip by plane there is often the choice to ‘offset’ the carbon emitted by your flight. But are these carbon credits actually doing good? And is there a better way?
Welcoming Tom Lupton, the new Chair of the International Tree Foundation
It was a privilege to see Tom Lupton appointed as the new Chair of ITF on Thursday 13th June.
Around the world with tree traditions
In every country, in every culture, there are stories and traditions about trees. They make us who we are.
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