News and views
Discover the latest stories from our partners and the impact your generous donation is making for people and planet. And read our views on the issues facing our environment and the communities we work with.
The unsung heroes of forest restoration
In Dundori Forest, Kenya, a group of dedicated tree scouts are earnestly monitoring, watering and protecting newly planted trees.
A community-led effort to restore and protect Dundori Forest
How we're supporting local community forest associations and self-help groups in Nakuru County Kenya to restore and protect Dundori Forest.
How stoves can be a gamechanger for women in rural communities
Collecting the firewood is an arduous task. Women and girls can spend hours each day on it. For some, this chore is at the expense of school and an education.
Healing Mutuluni Forest
The ever increasing demand for charcoal is devastating Kenya’s beautiful Mutuluni Forest. But thanks to brilliant trees like the neem tree, the local community is fixing it.
Healing in the Outdoors
The Healing in the Outdoors project is making a positive impact in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Oxfordshire.
Meet Fiona Fouhy, ITF's Artist of the Year
Fiona's work captures the feeling of being in a forest. Read on to find out about her artistic process and inspiration.
Help make Oxfordshire greener with our Garden Tree Giveaway
We're giving away free native trees (and hedging) to local residents across Oxfordshire. With your support, we can engage and inspire more people to plant trees for a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.
Meet Edwin Mwiti
Meet Edwin Mwiti, ITF’s Africa GIS Officer. His role ensures that our trees are planted in the best possible way so that they grow and thrive for generations.
Planting for a greener future: AWEI’s impact on the community
In Western Uganda, AWEI is making making strides towards a greener future by planting thousands of trees, while also educating and supporting farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices.
Youth led restoration of Kenya’s drylands
Read how the Trees Challenge 2023 project is supporting young students across Kenya’s drylands to plant the right trees, in the right places.
Riccall Woodmeadow
In the countryside village of Riccall, is a wood meadow that is specifically designed to offer local residents a serene sanctuary to unwind from the daily grind.
Discover how trees support biodiversity
Planting trees like Fever Tree can help protect our planet's biodiversity for future generations.
Be a part of the solution this Earth Day
With Earth Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to make a positive impact on our planet. Together we can plant trees that enrich our soils and safeguard biodiversity, like in our project in Central Kenya. 🌳ðŸŒ
Uganda’s green agents of change
In Mbale District, Uganda, we’re supporting rural women to advance gender equity and build resilient futures that are fuelled by healthy and productive landscapes.
Meet the incredible people driving forest restoration
Ahead of International Day of Forests, we’re celebrating the people behind forest restoration projects.
Rewilding in Northamptonshire
Rewilding creates landscapes and ecosystems that are more biodiverse, resilient, and healthy. One of our UK planting projects has helped to do just this.
Boosting gender equality in conservation
Against the backdrop of the climate and ecological crises, rural women are reshaping their role in conservation initiatives as they work to restore and protect native forests.
Transforming lives and landscapes through agroforestry
Discover how agroforestry is transforming the lives of rural communities affected by climate change in central Kenya.
How community forestry builds hope and resilience
Community forestry supports people on the front lines of climate and ecological breakdown to transition towards healthy landscapes and resilient livelihoods.
Combatting climate change through wetland restoration
From peatlands and swamps to mangrove forests and salt marshes, wetlands provide important ecosystem services for people and the planet.
Donate today to plant trees, restore forests and transform lives.
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