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At ITF we’re all wrapping up for a well-earned Christmas break. I end the year with deep appreciation for our hardworking team.

On the far western edge of Uganda lie the Rwenzori Mountains. From the district town of Kasese you take a road that follows the Nyamwamba River up into the mountains. The views as you climb are stunning. At around 3,000 metres above sea level you’ll reach Mbunga and will find a one-roomed office with a tin roof.

Earlier this year one of ITF’s supporters asked me what has gone wrong and what have we learnt from it. This simple question caused me to reflect on the fact that we often highlight the successes. But every success story is built on lessons from the challenges that came before.

Reputable, well-known companies are constantly asking, how cheap can you go? This isn’t just missing the point. It’s actively damaging ecosystems.

Travel should create memories, not a massive carbon footprint. Read our 10 thoughtful tweaks to make your trip greener and more considerate to the planet.

Acclaimed US artist Mitch Epstein on his quest to photograph America’s oldest living trees, as told to ������’s trustee, Stephen Barber

In the dry, rugged landscapes of northern Kenya the Pokot community faces deep-rooted challenges of gender inequality and environmental degradation. But Caroline Menach is leading a movement to change landscapes and lives.

From the slopes of Uganda to a barn in north Yorkshire, journalist Lucy Denyer explores the journey of coffee.

These were not just trees. They were cherished landmarks and for many, living symbols of continuity in a fast-changing world.

At an animal rehoming site, one of Oxfordshire’s largest community tree planting projects entered its final phase, bringing together over 350 local volunteers to plant around 10,000 native trees at the Blue Cross in West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2022, I visited a degraded site in Dundori and witnessed the community's efforts to restore an area larger than Hyde Park, covering the hillsides with fresh seedlings – each of them was about knee-high at the time.

Dorothy Naitore, a passionate environmentalist from Meru, Kenya, is leading efforts to restore degraded forests and promote sustainable living.

We drove to the edge of the national forest in search of these trees planted back in 1956. And then, suddenly, we found them—majestic East African camphor trees, towering above us. Native to the region but increasingly threatened, these trees are known as “elephant medicine”.

School children are growing up in a climate crisis, surrounded by news of rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and disappearing wildlife. But when they plant trees, they become environmentalists, working to create a greener future.

For over a century, a golden thread has run through our work – putting communities at the heart of restoration. We know that when we work hand in hand with local communities, supporting their vision for their landscapes, we see lasting change on the ground.

At ITF, we know that empowering communities is essential for the success and sustainability of restoration efforts. From Kakamega rainforest to the great Imenti Forest, we work with local community groups to champion environmental monitoring.

Explore these 10 easy-to-implement ideas for creating a more planet-friendly lifestyle.

James reflects on the dazzling beauty of fleeting autumn colours.

The Batwa Indigenous People guided our team through their ancestral home, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, showing them the place that was once their shelter, hunting ground and pharmacy. 

Mazingira Day is a national day in Kenya for environmental awareness and tree planting. And it's a wonderful opportunity to highlight the remarkable transformation taking place in Kitui and Tharaka Nithi counties - regions particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change.