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1bn trees planted in Pakistan in a bid to slow the effects of climate change

1bn trees planted in Pakistan in a bid to slow the effects of climate change

Tom Lawson
30 August, 2017

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

Plans for China’s first ‘city of trees’ take root

Tom Lawson
29 June, 2017

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

Africa’s Great Green Wall could halt desertification

Ben Whitford
25 July, 2016

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

Young designer gives diseased trees new lease of life

Tom Lawson
31 May, 2013

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

Most detailed Amazon survey in 30 years will help fight deforestation

Positive News
2 May, 2013

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

Volunteers in Ireland to plant one million trees in one day

Rachel England
22 March, 2013

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

International Day of Forests aims to save depleting woodland

Rachel England
21 March, 2013

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

Mobile app helps save ash trees

Positive News
21 December, 2012

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

Great Green Wall to halt desertification in Africa

Tom Lawson
27 September, 2012

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

Mexico to Plant Millions of Trees

Positive News Archive
12 September, 2007

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 Plants New Roots with Green Charity

Positive News Archive
4 September, 2007

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

Worlds First Ever Tree-Athlon

Positive News Archive
29 June, 2005

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

Walking to China for Peace

Positive News Archive
30 December, 2002

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

Planting Trees to Soak UP Travel Emissions

Positive News Archive
30 June, 2002

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

Gifts from the Trees

Positive News Archive
30 September, 2001

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.

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