South Africa’s oldest indigenous trees
South Africa is home to some truly ancient individual trees, some of which are renowned attractions. Many of these trees are found in our country’s scattered but highly biodiverse and…
environmental conservation and sustainability
Addressing Climate Change’s Impact on Africa’s Food Security and Sovereignty
As the climate crisis accelerates, its impacts extend far beyond melting glaciers and rising sea levels. One of the more insidious threats, particularly for Africa, is the growing prevalence of…
The Impact of One Tree
Trees are more than just a beautiful part of nature; they are essential to sustaining life on Earth. One indigenous tree, standing tall in its place, can have an extraordinary…
HOW TO: Plant and Care For Indigenous Trees
Planting indigenous trees is good for the environment and also provides a number of other benefits. Knowing how to plant and care for indigenous trees will give your garden a…
HOW TO: Save & Recycle Water
As water shortages become an increasing concern, it has never been more important to save and recycle water in your garden, food garden and home. There are many ways to…
HOW TO: Be more sustainable this Earth Overshoot Day
This year, 1 August marks Earth Overshoot Day, a critical date that signifies when humanity’s demand for ecological resources surpasses what our planet can regenerate in a single year. This…
Did you know that trees can talk to each other?
Did you know that trees can talk to each other, sharing environmental cues, nutrients, and warnings of danger? In 2018, Smithsonian journalist Richard Grant met with Peter Wohlleben, the author…
The Path to Sustainability: Social and Environmental Milestones of 2022
‘Eco-anxiety’, ‘climate doom’, ‘environmental existential dread’ and ‘ecological grief,’ are all terms that are commonly used to refer to persistent concerns about the future of Earth and life on our…
GPT and Food & Trees for Africa partnership invests in Green Infrastructure
26 September 2022 – Global Payment Technologies (GPT) joined Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) as a Trees for All (TFA) and Afforestation partner at the height of the floods…