1bn trees planted in Pakistan in a bid to slow the effects of climate change
After decades of deforestation, a province in Pakistan has planted 1bn trees in two years
Plans for China’s first ‘city of trees’ take root
With such limited space, how can cities be designed to feature more greenery? China is thinking outside the box: vertically
Africa’s Great Green Wall could halt desertification
In 2012 we reported on the beginning of Africa’s Great Green Wall project. Four years on, we explore how planting trees has nurtured communities as well as the land
Young designer gives diseased trees new lease of life
Wood otherwise bound for the bin is being put to good use as furniture
Most detailed Amazon survey in 30 years will help fight deforestation
The Brazilian government hopes to uncover new species and tribes by “knowing the rainforest from within”
Volunteers in Ireland to plant one million trees in one day
An ambitious initiative in Ireland will see one million trees planted across the country in just 24 hours, creating a better environment for all
International Day of Forests aims to save depleting woodland
The United Nation’s International Day of Forests aims to inform people across the world about how important trees really are, and why they need our help
Mobile app helps save ash trees
Swathes of woodland is at risk of culling due to an infectious disease sweeping the country, but a new smartphone app aims to limit the damage
Great Green Wall to halt desertification in Africa
The planting of a 4,000 mile ‘wall’ of trees and shrubs across Africa has begun in an ambitious effort to halt the southward spread of the Sahara desert and stop vulnerable sub-Saharan habitats [...]
Mexico to Plant Millions of Trees
Mexicos President, Felipe Calderon has declared that his country willplant 250 million trees by the end of 2007, as part of the UnitedNations Environment Programmes Plant for the Planet.
Alpro Plants New Roots with Green Charity
Alpro, Europe's market leader in soya food products, is helping to educate children about nature and the benefits of healthy eating via the Trees for Cities edible garden scheme.
Worlds First Ever Tree-Athlon
The first ever Tree-Athlon will be taking place in Battersea Park, in London, in September 2005, to raise money for the planting and nurture of thousands of trees across the UK and [...]
Walking to China for Peace
Paul Coleman has been planting trees for peace everywhere he goes on his marathon walk from Britain to China.
Planting Trees to Soak UP Travel Emissions
Carbon dioxide is produced when any fossil fuel (such as aircraft fuel) is burnt. It is a greenhouse gas which contributes to global warming. Sarah Bowdler, a member of the junior board explained [...]
Gifts from the Trees
A wonderful range of medicinal teas and potions are being imported by Tree Harvest, a new company which is supporting renewable forest industries and ethical trade.
