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trees planted 4,129,866

hectares restored 2,713

since 2017

Restoring the home of our closest living relative

Only 5000 chimpanzees remain in Uganda, and their habitat is shrinking due to a growing demand for charcoal and firewood. Chimpanzees are shy animals, but have been forced to leave the forest in search of food, creating conflicts with farmers. Together with the Jane Goodall Institute and Trees for Humanity we plant tree corridors that connect remaining forests, so chimps can safely move between them.

Charcoal production is a leading driver of deforestation

…as is farming

Our tree nurseries are also used for education

Partners

Jane Goodall Institue Austria & Uganda, Trees 4 Humanity, Divine Bamboo (bis 2021), Kijani Forestry, GLS Future Foundation for Development

Planting method

nurseries, education

Planting season

March-May, August-November

Main threats

Charcoal, Firewood, Timber

Wildlife protected

Chimpanzees, Monkeys, Gorillas

Challenges

Population growth, Sugarcane and tea industries, Increasing demand for biomass energy

Our local partner, the Jane Goodall Institute, teaches environmental protection in schools

When Joram planted trees on his land, water came back to his well

The trees also benefit farmers by providing shade and improving soil fertility

Top trees species

Mitrigyna stipulosa

Native Species

Khaya anthotheca

Native Species Endangered

Oxytenanthera abyssinica

Native Species

Maesopsis eminii

Native Species Endangered

Milicia excelsa

Native Species Endangered

Prunus africana

Native Species Endangered

Restoring Chimp Habitat

The power of forest corridors

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