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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.
Community tree planting support for Scotland
In the past few years, we have supported many projects, from urban planting in central Glasgow to community buyouts on the Isle of Skye and we would love to continue further with this.
Restoring Mount Elgon’s degraded forest ecosystem
There is an urgent need for a holistic approach to restore degraded areas and protect this important water catchment area. One way to do this is through community-led restoration.
A community-led effort to restore and protect Dundori Forest
How we're supporting local community forest associations and self-help groups in Nakuru County Kenya to restore and protect Dundori Forest.
How stoves can be a gamechanger for women in rural communities
Collecting the firewood is an arduous task. Women and girls can spend hours each day on it. For some, this chore is at the expense of school and an education.
On a mission to replenish Kitui County
Climate change is taking its toll. Leaving communities grappling with the fear of food insecurity and watching in horror as their rivers and streams dry out.
Healing Mutuluni Forest
The ever increasing demand for charcoal is devastating Kenya’s beautiful Mutuluni Forest. But thanks to brilliant trees like the neem tree, the local community is fixing it.
How we can harness the power of trees to create flourishing farms
How we're helping over 1,000 smallholder farmers in Meru County, Kenya to build self-sufficient livelihoods through agroforestry.
Healing in the Outdoors
The Healing in the Outdoors project is making a positive impact in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Oxfordshire.
Planting for a greener future: AWEI’s impact on the community
In Western Uganda, AWEI is making making strides towards a greener future by planting thousands of trees, while also educating and supporting farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices.
Youth led restoration of Kenya’s drylands
Read how the Trees Challenge 2023 project is supporting young students across Kenya’s drylands to plant the right trees, in the right places.
Revitalising Madrid's landscapes in the aftermath of the 2019 wildfires
We’re working with the UPS Foundation and a team of dedicated local volunteers to help revive the beautiful landscapes of Madrid that were tragically devastated by wildfires in 2019.
Riccall Woodmeadow
In the countryside village of Riccall, is a wood meadow that is specifically designed to offer local residents a serene sanctuary to unwind from the daily grind.
Uganda’s green agents of change
In Mbale District, Uganda, we’re supporting rural women to advance gender equity and build resilient futures that are fuelled by healthy and productive landscapes.
Restoring a precarious landscape
James and the team in Africa recently visited our partners in Uganda to see how communities are planting trees that build resilience and transform landscapes for a better future.
Rewilding in Northamptonshire
Rewilding creates landscapes and ecosystems that are more biodiverse, resilient, and healthy. One of our UK planting projects has helped to do just this.
How women are leading the restoration of Kakamega Rainforest
This International Women's Day we’re celebrating restoration projects that are supporting women to not only contribute to community-driven initiatives but also equally benefit from them.
Boosting gender equality in conservation
Against the backdrop of the climate and ecological crises, rural women are reshaping their role in conservation initiatives as they work to restore and protect native forests.
Transforming lives and landscapes through agroforestry
Discover how agroforestry is transforming the lives of rural communities affected by climate change in central Kenya.
How community forestry builds hope and resilience
Community forestry supports people on the front lines of climate and ecological breakdown to transition towards healthy landscapes and resilient livelihoods.
Combatting climate change through wetland restoration
From peatlands and swamps to mangrove forests and salt marshes, wetlands provide important ecosystem services for people and the planet.
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