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In Senegal, reforestation and support for local communities
23 March 2011 In the Niayes region, the NGO SOS Sahel has intensified its reforestation campaign by planting:
- 168,200 Filao trees over a 96-hectare strip, thus forming a “green curtain” against desertification;
- 48,500 trees from several species (prosopis, eucalyptus, acacias, ziziphus) to stabilise 18 dunes;
- 42,000 fruit trees (mango trees, citrus trees) to diversify the incomes of local communities.
In the Diéri region, threatened by desertification, more than 30,000 trees have been planted and financial incentives have been introduced to encourage local farmers to protect the environment.
In addition to planting efforts, numerous initiatives were taken in 2010 in order to support local communities. Several technical studies were undertaken to understand how to improve the production conditions of farmers in the Niayes. Moreover, in order to develop autonomy and improve the living conditions of local communities, 160 women were trained in entrepreneurial management and in the production of improved stoves (cooking stoves that consume less wood).
In Brazil, technical project improvements have allowed the planting of 79,000 trees since the beginning of 2011
February 17th 2011
In 2010, Nordesta introduced several innovations to improve the project.
Firstly, an automated watering system was installed in the nursery to reduce water consumption and human labour. Secondly, a polymer gel is now poured into the holes made in the soil before introducing the plants. It gradually releases water over 15 days, increasing the plants’ chances of survival in the event of extended sun exposure.
79,000 trees have already been planted since the beginning of 2011 in the Serra da Canastra, along the São Francisco River.
In Australia, 8 hectares of seeds planted thanks to Accor
February 9th 2011 In October 2010, the Greening Australia NGO planted 8 hectares of eucalyptus and acacia seeds on the experimental farm of Artursleigh, in New South Wales. The planting technique used was direct seeding: seeds are planted instead of tubestock. They are protected by a film that facilitates planting and improves the seeds’ survival rate, which reaches 90%. The remaining 10% are of course replaced.
16,600 trees planted in Romania in 2010
January 28th 2011
Between April and October 2010, a total of 16,600 trees from 5 different species (Quercus robur, Sessile Oak, European larch, sycamore, ash) were planted in the communes of Micasasa, Tarnava and Seica Mica. Since the beginning of the project, 930 students and schoolchildren have already followed the training proposed by the MET NGO and taken part in reforestation activities.
The year 2011 promises to be full of developments. Two new oak nurseries, each with a capacity of 40,000 plants, will be built in Sighisoara and Rupea in the fall. 161,200 trees will be planted between April and October.
More than 11,900 trees financed in Indonesia in 2010
December 16th 2010 The 2010 outcome was very positive in Indonesia, with more than 11,900 Jabon trees planted around the village of Glandang, located in central Java. The goal is to reforest the land around the village to create jobs, generate income and encourage sustainable forest management.
In Thailand, planting and educational activities
November 5th 2010 In August 2010, the Plant A Tree Today (PATT) NGO planted nearly 1,000 trees from 18 different species in the Khao Yai National Park, located in the centre of Thailand. The educational program offered by PATT on the planting site has been a great success. More than 10 groups of students, from both local and international schools, have visited the plantation and participated in the activities (seed collection, discovery of the nursery, tree planting, etc.).
