The Zambia Tree Project

Project summary

In the Luanshya district of the Zambian Copperbelt, WeForest works with hundreds of small-scale farmers. Providing them with training and tools to diversify their sources of income while they plant and protect local forests. As a result, they receive a higher income, diversify their economic activities and learn new skills. The project also links the farmers to local private sector companies to ensure their honey for example gets sold. This way, the project becomes more sustainable, which makes the beneficiaries less dependant on the WeForest contribution.

A Good Foundation supports a tree-planting project in the Luanshya district of the Zambian Copperbelt. Our partner, WeForest, works with hundreds of small-scale farmers. Providing them with training and tools to diversify their sources of income while they plant and protect local forests.

Each tree can absorb up to 22 kg per CO2 a year and the lifespan for a tree is often 30-40 years.

"We are working with A Good Company towards a world where forests are sustainably managed for climate and humanity, through engaging the greatest brands, promoting science-based solutions and creating a global movement." - Manon Koningstein, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Facts

• Project report from Zambia
• Annual report from Weforest
• Species planted: Albizia spp., Brachystegia spp., Combretum spp., Isoberlinia spp., Julbernardia paniculata, Pinus oocarpa, Pterocarpus angolensis
• Farmers engaged: 500
• Hectares restored: 833
  
• Check out the land here: https://www.weforest.org/webmap/#/ZM