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Why Freetown's celebrated tree planting scheme won't work for other African cities, or the planet

More than a million trees have been planted in the city of Freetown in Sierra Leone since 2020. This reforestation scheme, known as "FreetownTheTreeTown," has been celebrated for its innovative ...
Forbes

Trees Are Good For Tackling Climate Change, Right?

NAIROBI, KENYA - MAY 10: Residents of Dagoreti Constituency take part in tree planting at Ndurarua Primary School on May 10, 2024 in the Dagoretti area of Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyans today from Dagoretti ...
Popular Science

When planting trees is bad for the planet

An area of ecologically intact and biodiverse grassland larger than France is endangered by an NGO-fueled push to plant as many trees as possible. By Lauren Leffer Published Feb 15, 2024 2:00 PM EST ...
The Africa Report

In Kenya, surprise holiday for tree planting as Ruto critics decry ‘hypocrisy’

President William Ruto through his Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki said the drive is part of the government plans to grow 15 billion trees by 2030. The aim is to increase forest cover in the country ...
The New York Times

Things Are Looking Up for Africa’s Upside-Down Baobab Trees

A researcher followed up on a study warning that the massive trees were in danger, and found many venerable specimens thriving. By Rachel Nuwer Rachel Nuwer has reported on earlier concerns about ...
Mongabay News

Top-down projects, exotic trees, weak tenure: Congo Basin restoration misses the mark

The Congo Basin, the world’s largest tropical rainforest after the Amazon, is under mounting pressure. The Congo’s vast green ...
The Conversation

Planting trees in grasslands won’t save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

Susanne Vetter does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
The Nation Newspaper

Lafarge Africa partners Ogun govt to drive one-million tree planting mission

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, partnered with the Ogun State Government to commemorate Ogun Tree ...
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Rwanda: KPMG Rwanda Champions Kigali Green Agenda With Tree Planting in Kimihurura

KPMG Rwanda, a subsidiary of KPMG International, a global network of independent professional services firms, has strengthened Kigali's green initiative by engaging in a tree planting activity in ...
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Kenya: Ruto Appoints Truphena Muthoni Ambassador of 15 Billion Tree Planting Campaign

President William Ruto on Monday appointed environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni as an Ambassador of the ...
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Palm trees in Africa are in decline: These botanists made a plan to do something about it

Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments as diverse as deserts and rainforests. Central Africa holds the richest variety, home to 52 species, while west Africa has 38 and ...