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…
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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…
From trash to trees: Oricol & FTFA celebrate a decade of sustainable development
04 March 2024 – Food & Trees for Africa and Oricol Environmental Services (Oricol) celebrate a decade-long partnership dedicated to environmental restoration, community upliftment and sustainable development. This long-term collaboration,…
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…
Driving Sustainability: Food & Trees for Africa partners with BLUU Car Rental
30 November 2023 – The world and our environment are facing unprecedented challenges. Thus, a recently formed partnership has taken a proactive stance, driving sustainability for positive change. For a…
The path to net zero is lined with trees: Forests are key to climate change mitigation
It is a well-established fact that forests play a key role as major global carbon sinks and are key to climate change mitigation. They are the largest land-based absorbers of…
Tree planting creates a lasting legacy at Nomini Primary
Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) has a rich history of creating and fostering relationships with communities. Tree planting projects create a lasting legacy – tangible proof of the benefits…
The Importance of Planting Trees
In the face of escalating climate change, global pandemics, and social unrest, the importance of planting trees cannot be underestimated. Trees are fundamental to life. They are ecosystem engineers for…
Smart ESG: Why the financial services sector should invest in tree planting to mitigate long-term climate risk
The Financial Services Sector is a key stakeholder and needs to be a leading role player in curbing climate change risks through smart ESG. The state of climate resilience and…