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Senegal Reforestation

Reforesting Senegal, one tree at a time.

About

Have you heard of the Great Green Wall?

This African-led project aims to halt land degradation and desertification in the Sahel region, a semi-arid area south of the Sahara Desert.

Launched in 2007 by the African Union, the initiative involves over 20 African countries and is supported by international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank.

The Great Green Wall employs an integrated approach to landscape restoration. It incorporates regenerative agriculture to achieve both environmental and socio-economic goals. 

Senegal, located within the GGW zone, serves as a prime example of the challenges faced by farmers and pastoralist communities in the region.

These include:

  • - Severe food insecurity. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that by 2030 Africa will lose two-thirds of its arable land if desertification is not curbed.

  • - Increasing dryland. Vegetation is on the decline due to overgrazing, loss of soil fertility, need for fuelwood, and climate impacts.

  • - Increased conflicts. There are frequent clashes between farmers and herders over limited natural resources.

  • - Livelihoods challenges. Loss of livestock and vegetation inevitably leads to a drop in agricultural activities, which threatens people’s livelihoods and contributes to malnutrition.

  • - Migration. Due to all of the problems above, many young people with no access to meaningful work have to leave their homes and seek greener pastures.

But there’s hope. TreeLift, in partnership with Trees for the Future, is working with thousands of farmers in the area to develop forest garden projects.

Our main goals are to:

  • - Restore the landscape through tree planting
  • - Equip farmers with the skills to improve soil quality, produce more crops, and grow the natural resources they need most.

And the best part is: you can help us make a difference.

Planting Partner

Trees for the Future (TREES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving livelihoods and restoring the environment through the power of tree planting. 

Since its founding in 1989, the organization has planted over 370 million trees across dozens of countries, working directly with farmers to transform degraded lands into thriving ecosystems.

TREES specializes in agroforestry, integrating trees with agricultural practices to create sustainable farming systems. By providing farmers with tree seeds, training, and technical support, the nonprofit empowers communities to combat deforestation, increase food security, and enhance soil health. 

Its signature "Forest Garden Approach" helps farmers establish diverse, multi-layered tree systems that provide both environmental benefits and economic opportunities.

TREES partners with local organizations and initiatives, like the Clinton Development Initiative, to deliver practical solutions. These efforts focus on creating sustainable livelihoods while advancing global reforestation and combating climate change.

By supporting local communities, TREES builds resilience and ensures a healthier, greener future for generations to come.

 

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1,776trees planted

  • STATUS • Active
  • START DATE 13th November 2024
  • COUNTRY Senegal
  • PLANTING PARTNER Trees for the Future
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