Tree-Planting & Reforestation
Deforestation is a global crisis, with devastating impacts on biodiversity and communities worldwide. To stand against this, we have partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects to initiate tree-planting and reforestation endeavors globally. Each purchase you make fuels this vital mission, enabling us to rebuild ecosystems and support communities at risk.
Eden Reforestation Projects leads the charge in battling deforestation, working tirelessly to plant trees and rejuvenate habitats worldwide. Their approach goes beyond just planting trees; they are fostering sustainable communities and nurturing hope through environmental stewardship.
Madagascar
- Scope of the Issue: Over 90% of primary forests destroyed, escalating habitat loss and threatening endemic species.
- Project Focus: Revitalize mangrove estuaries to restore fisheries and shield coastal communities from natural disasters.
Mozambique
- Scope of the Issue: Extensive deforestation aggravated by natural disasters and human activities, endangering over 45% of the population living below the poverty line.
- Project Focus: Forest-centric sustainable development to foster environmental, economic, and social well-being.
Kenya
- Scope of the Issue: Over 90% deforested land; escalating drought and poverty due to logging and illegal settlements.
- Project Focus: Collaborate with the government to attain a 10% forest cover, reversing environmental degradation and fostering community resilience.
Ethiopia
- Scope of the Issue: Drastic habitat degradation owing to inequitable development and overexploitation of resources, exacerbating poverty.
- Project Focus: Community-driven reforestation over 10,000 hectares to enhance living conditions and ecosystem health.
Nepal
- Scope of the Issue: Retaining less than 30% of original forests, jeopardizing community livelihoods and local biodiversity.
- Project Focus: Combat environmental degradation by encouraging sustainable harvesting and forest conservation.
Indonesia
- Scope of the Issue: Loss of over 40% mangrove forests, posing an existential threat to indigenous communities and unique biodiversity.
- Project Focus: Protect and regenerate mangrove ecosystems to combat climate change impacts and foster resilience.
The Philippines
- Scope of the Issue: Nearly 90% forest loss since the 1960s, leading to indigenous community displacement and ecological imbalance.
- Project Focus: “Employ to Plant” initiative to rejuvenate over 3,000 hectares of land while creating local employment opportunities.
Haiti
- Scope of the Issue: Only 1% primary forest remaining, precipitated by historical exploitation and current dependence on charcoal production.
- Project Focus: Urgent reforestation efforts to restore ecological balance and mitigate environmental disasters.
Honduras
- Scope of the Issue: Massive forest loss due to pine beetle infestation and wildfires, diminishing biodiversity, and economic prospects.
- Project Focus: Collaborative community initiatives to restore over 12,000 hectares of forest, nurturing biodiversity and fostering economic growth.
Brazil
- Scope of the Issue: Extensive deforestation driven by the agriculture industry, threatening indigenous communities and diverse ecosystems.
- Project Focus: Restoration projects across Goiás, Maranhão, and Piauí, aiming to protect biodiversity in vital areas including the Amazon and mangrove estuaries.