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Blog post International Tree Foundation Blog post International Tree Foundation

2023: A year rooted in change!

Your love of trees helped communities to harness the power of trees to restore forests, create sustainable livelihoods and grow a greener, healthier planet for us all.

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Plant trees to restore Bwindi Forest

In the heart of south-western Uganda, lies Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. A lush green sanctuary with over 160 tree species and nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas.

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Blog post Mercy Kimani, Kenya Programmes Manager Blog post Mercy Kimani, Kenya Programmes Manager

Africa Climate Summit 2023

Against the backdrop of a growing climate crisis, the Africa Climate Summit brought together governments, NGOs and philanthropists, to set out concrete and sustainable solutions for a climate-resilient Africa.

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Blog post Stephen Barber, ITF Trustee Blog post Stephen Barber, ITF Trustee

The unique trees of Yakushima

Discover the unique and magical trees of Yakushima, home to Japan's oldest cedar, the Jōmon Sugi. Learn about the history of logging that threatened the island's ecosystem, and how it was saved thanks to the legacy of English botanist EH Wilson.

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Meet Edwin Mwiti

Meet Edwin Mwiti, ITF’s Africa GIS Officer. His role ensures that our trees are planted in the best possible way so that they grow and thrive for generations.

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Be a part of the solution this Earth Day 

With Earth Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to make a positive impact on our planet. Together we can plant trees that enrich our soils and safeguard biodiversity, like in our project in Central Kenya. 🌳🌍

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