Projects

Forest landscape restoration through innovative agroforestry in Nicaragua. We work together with MLR Forestry, to turn the tide by focusing on landscape restoration through agroforestry by planting mixed teak and cacao on degraded lands. From 2020 onwards, the project manages assigned protection areas for gradual rehabilitation into natural lands, specifically in those areas that have suffered high levels of degradation.

Empowering communities and protecting forests in Papua New Guinea

Nestled in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain Province, the Tavolo REDD+ Project is developed by the NGO FORCERT in close collaboration with the Tavolo community. The project coveres 21,164 ha of ancestral land and aims to empower the local community to tackle deforestation and land conversion challenges in the region. An important aspect of this project is the prevention of planned deforestation, a proactive strategy of preventing intentional and premeditated clearing of... read more

Afforestation and community development in the Peruvian Andes

Pachamama Raymi, a non-profit organization headquartered in Cusco, is dedicated to breaking the cycle of environmental degradation and rural poverty. The organization's mission revolves around the improvement of living conditions and the sustainable management of natural resources for rural communities in the Peruvian Andes. The initiative is focused on implementing reforestation practices alongside rural communities in extreme poverty. The project encompasses housing improvements, the establishment of small businesses, and the careful cultivation of trees.... read more

Forest restoration and plantations in Northern Uganda

Green Environ Forestry (GEF) and its partners are dedicated to revitalizing Uganda's forest landscape. Through a blend of natural forest restoration and commercial plantation, GEF focuses on sustainable land use. In collaboration with the Uganda National Forest Authority, GEF operates in a number of Central Forest Reserves. The project began with a thorough pre-feasibility assessment, examining land pressures and ecosystem dynamics to ensure the highest standards of integrity and community well-being. By targeting areas for... read more

Nature-based soluitons through reforestation and agroforestry in Ghana

This project aims to restore 25,000 hectares in two degraded forest reserves in Ghana's Bono region through commercial plantations, Assisted Natural Regeneration, and planting indigenous trees. The goal is to improve livelihoods, land productivity, and biodiversity protection by engaging all stakeholders. The project seeks FSC certification for sustainable forest management, creating a second income stream from timber sales. Restoring these reserves will enhance climate resilience by restoring soil cover and local micro-climates, preserving... read more

Sustainable Forest Management in native Miombo forests

Mozambique's Miombo forests bear witness to a pioneering initiative known as the Miombo 500, organised by LevasFlor. Managing and operating 46,000 hectares of native Miombo forests, LevasFlor is a beacon of sustainable forest management in Mozambique. The primary goal is to extend this effort to cover 500,000 ha of Miombo forests to counteract the disconcerting pace of deforestation. The project's significance lies in its comprehensive approach, comprising three essential components: an optimized local timber value... read more