🌳 100 million trees to be planted in Africa to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

🌳 100 million trees to be planted in Africa to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

The company Aspiration has committed to planting 100 million trees in East Africa by 2025. Reforestation increases nature's ability to absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Over 9.5 million trees have already been planted and 8,500 farmers are participating in an agroforestry program.

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  • The company Aspiration has committed to planting 100 million trees in East Africa by 2025.
  • Reforestation increases nature's ability to absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
  • Over 9.5 million trees have already been planted and 8,500 farmers are participating in an agroforestry program.

Large-scale reforestation in East Africa

The company Aspiration has begun an extensive reforestation project in East Africa. The goal is to plant 100 million trees and create high-quality carbon credits by 2025.

Aspiration takes on the role of project manager and coordinates local partners, landowners, consultants, and auditing organizations. By providing funding and expertise, the company aims to enable large-scale reforestation projects.

Replanting forests increases nature's ability to absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Aspiration collaborates with experts to create well-thought-out projects that provide long-term results and access to carbon credits for years to come.

Progress so far

As of March 2023, two of the projects within this commitment had planted a total of 9.5 million trees.

In Kenya, over 8,500 farmers are participating in an agroforestry training program. Farmers learn regenerative agriculture methods such as soil and water conservation, organic fertilization and pest control, and intercropping of fruit trees and vegetables.

The project is expected to lead to increased income for farmers through year-round crop sales. It also contributes to increased food security and biodiversity as monocultures are transformed into agroforestry systems.

Project in Malawi

In Malawi, land preparation has begun for both reforestation with native species and planting of fruit trees. 150 hectares of macadamia trees have been planted, and the heavy rainy season has helped the seedlings establish quickly.

Planning for reforestation with native species is ongoing. Researchers are investigating which mix of species best promotes healthy forest restoration.

The project is also designing and distributing energy-efficient stoves to the local population. This is intended to reduce pressure on the newly planted trees that might otherwise be used as fuel.

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