Tree Planting

– For weed control, we cut the weeds 3 times annually and let them decomposed, this becomes natural fertilizer for the trees. For plague control, we work with environmental institutions in the regions and our forestry specialists to apply recommended products to deal with the identified plagues. By the end of the raining season, trees that we planted that year can live throughout the following dry season on their own without our assistance. We also maintain 5 meters clear and clean space around the tree plantation to protect it against wild fire.

– We combine other vegetables with tree planting process. We work with local farmers to plant crops (beans, corns, and other vegetables) in our tree plantations at early ages of the trees (less than 3 years). The community owned animals also graze pasture in the tree plantations that old enough to avoid damages to the trees. These processes help with land bio-fertilization and also provide a sustainable income stream for the local communities.

– Terminalia superba is rapid growth rate tree that is widely used for reforestation in these regions (tropical). It also provides medicines, fuel, and shades for the local population. In addition, it is intercropped with crops, yams, cassava, cocoa, and banana. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm and their animals to graze in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– Terminalia superba, commonly known as the superb terminalia or limba, is a tropical hardwood tree native to West and Central Africa. This species is typically found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands. It prefers well-drained soils and is often associated with rivers and streams. In some regions of Africa, Terminalia superba has cultural and ritual significance. It is sometimes used in traditional ceremonies and as a source of traditional medicines. The heartwood of Terminalia superba is highly valued for its timber.

– Elaeis guineensis’s fruit is widely consume in many different meals in the community. The Palm oil and palm kernel oil are extensively used locally to manufacture cooking oil and soap. Palm kernel cake, the meal after the extraction of oil is used for cattle and goat feed. The oil palm is tapped for wine which is consumed largely by the urban dwellers and villagers. The dried leaves of the oil palm are used for thatching the roofs of houses; the petioles and rachises for fencing. It has also traditional medical values. In addition, Elaeis guineensis is intercropped with crops, yams, and cassava. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm and their animals to graze in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– From the Arecaceae family, native to the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, it has another species belonging to the same genus native to South America, the Elaeis oleifera. Both produce palm oil, an economically important product worldwide. Elaeis guineensis, the African oil palm, is a major source of oil for human food uses, and also for secondary industrial uses. It is an important part of local nutrition and customs, and a significant product of global commercial importance.

– Anacardium occidentale is a medium-sized tree and evergreen. It is excellent for carbon sequestration yearlong. Cashews are also one of the most delicious nuts. Cashew fruits (nuts) and pseudo-fruit (cashew apple) are both rich source of nutrients and a great tool to fight malnutrition in the community. It has also traditional medical values. In addition, at younger age, Anacardium occidentale trees are intercropped with crops, yams, and cassava. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree, has several distinct species particularities. The cashew tree produces a unique nut called the cashew nut or cashew seed. This nut is encased in a hard, kidney-shaped shell attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, a swollen fruit stem. The cashew nut is highly nutritious and has a distinct kidney shape. Cashew trees thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. They are well-suited to sandy, well-drained soils and are often grown in regions with a distinct dry season for nut production. Anacardium occidentale, the cashew tree, is valued not only for its delicious nuts and fruit but also for its economic significance in many tropical regions. Its distinct characteristics and culinary versatility make it a unique and valuable tree species.

– Mangifera indica is evergreen tree which can reach up to 40 meters tall and the branches spread up to 15 meters from the trunk. This tree can live for hundreds of years and continue to produce fruit at 300 years. Mangifera indica trees are tolerant of drought or flooding conditions. With those features, Mangifera indica is excellent for carbon sequestration yearlong for centuries. Mangifera indica fruits and leaves are great source of nutrients and vitamins. Mango is a great tool to fight malnutrition in the community. While the fruits are widely known, Mangifera indica leaves are a secondary crop that has been used medicinally and in culinary preparations and used as a nutritional tea and supplement in the community. The Mangifera indica wastes are great feed for livestock. In addition, at younger age, Mangifera indica trees are intercropped with crops, yams, and cassava. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– The mango tree is a large and evergreen tree with a dense and spreading crown. It thrives in both the subtropics and the tropics, generally growing best in moderately dry climates. Established trees are drought tolerant. It’s grown extensively around the world in tropical regions and frost-free subtropics for its edible fruit. It’s one of the most popular fruits in the world, rich in vitamins A and C; it’s commonly eaten raw but it can be processed into juices, jams, dried slices, canned slices in syrup, and puree or paste. The leaves can be used in traditional medicine, as an infusion in the treatment of asthma and coughs. The tree is also an important honey plant, secreting large quantities of nectar.

– Annona muricata is used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases in the community. The fruit can be eaten raw; it’s sweet, juicy and a great source of nutrients. The fruit is also extensively used to prepare syrups, beverages, and shakes. Annona muricata is a great tool to fight hunger in schools and communities in rural areas and provide residual income to the farmers. In addition, at younger age, Annona muricata trees are intercropped with crops, yams, and cassava. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– Annona muricata, commonly known as soursop or graviola, produces large, spiky, green fruit with a prickly outer skin. The fruit’s flesh is creamy, white, and soft, with a sweet and tangy flavor that is often described as a combination of strawberry, pineapple, and citrus. It has a distinctive aroma that is both sweet and slightly musky. Soursop trees thrive in tropical regions and are well-suited to warm, humid climates. They are often found in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.

– Cocos nucifera has high germination rates and do not require special treatments to germinate, which are elements facilitating its plantation. Cocos nucifera can even grow on poor soil and use for land reclamation projects to recover poor soils and against erosions. Cocos can be planted in gardens, parks, plantations, and along roadsides. Cocos nucifera is an evergreen tree that can live for a century in the wild and excellent for carbon sequestration yearlong. Coconut flesh can be eaten fresh or the meat may also be grated and mixed with water to make coconut milk, which is used in cooking and as a substitute for cow’s milk. The meat is also processed locally into coconut oil used in cooking, especially for frying. Coconut fruits also contain a clear liquid called coconut water which can be drunk fresh or used in cooking. If you ever find yourself stranded on a desert island, the coconut palm may be all you need. The fruit is a great source of nutrients. Cocos nucifera is a great tool to fight hunger in schools and communities in rural areas and provide residual income to the farmers. In addition, Cocos nucifera trees are intercropped with crops, yams, and cassava. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– Cocos nucifera, commonly referred to as the coconut palm tree, is an iconic tropical tree that is best recognized for its fruit: the coconut. Typically growing to a height of 20-30 meters, the coconut palm has a slender, leaning, ringed trunk and large, feather-like leaves. Coconut is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Coconut and its by-products have significant economic value in many tropical countries.

– Khaya grandifoliola is rapid growth rate tree with life span over 50 years and excellent for carbon sequestration. This is an ideal choice for agroforestry in the region (Tropical). This tree is also planted at roadside for ornamental shade throughout the communities. It has also traditional medical values. In addition, it is intercropped with crops, yams, and cassava. All those features allow us to work with the community to farm and their animals to graze in the tree plantations and therefore providing additional direct economic benefits to the community.

– Khaya grandifoliola, commonly known as African mahogany or Senegal mahogany, is a tropical hardwood tree species native to West Africa. It is a large deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 60 meters. The wood of Khaya grandifoliola is highly valued for its quality and is considered one of the finest hardwoods in Africa. Due to extensive logging and high demand for its wood, African mahogany populations have been declining in some regions. Sustainable forestry practices and conservation efforts are being promoted to ensure the long-term survival of this valuable species.