Planting trees and establishing tree plantations
According to estimates by the United Nations, 24 billion tons of fertile soil disappear annually due to desertification in the world. Desertification affects one quarter of the total land surface of the globe today. Without any doubt, the most effective way to prevent this major threat is by improving agriculture.
Better Globe always establishes its plantations in semidesert areas, where neither forestry nor any agriculture has occurred previously. We choose this method purposely based on our intention to combat poverty, desertification and water shortage. Many companies are accused of “land grabbing,” but our way of conducting business is to grow our plantations by consulting the local people.
We believe that improving social protection is the most effective way to combat poverty, and we do what can to stop desertification and water shortages. Many companies are accused of “land grabbing,” but our way of conducting business is to grow our plantations by consulting local people.
Because we purposely locate our plantations in the worst possible agricultural areas we have been forced to become experts in the choice and care of trees. We select only those trees that can live and grow in these climatic conditions. We have gained valuable knowledge and expertise in dealing with water and irrigation efficiency. We share this knowledge with the local farmers in seminars and activities connected with micro lending.
Better Globe works with a drip irrigation system without mechanical parts or energy supplements of any kind, which can provide water to the young tree seedlings over a very widespread area. We can be very effective in conserving water and creating large green areas in the middle of the semidesert that otherwise could become a completely desertified within ten years.
Owners and residents in these areas are eager for Better Globe to establish plantations, since we are creating jobs where there were no jobs before and finding ways to supply water where there hasn’t been any. We also contribute toward establishing schools and making microloans available.
Trees are the smallest building block of Better Globe
Tree planting is at the core of our concept to combat hunger and poverty, as well as climate deterioration and desertification. Trees are important, valuable, and necessary for our existence and are also essential in restoring the balance of nature and giving vegetation a chance to return to these areas. Tree roots bind soil and prevent erosion. Trees fight soil erosion, conserve rainwater, and reduce water runoff.
By preserving and preparing the ground, planting and replanting, harvesting, and caring for trees, we are able to create a variety of jobs, which is one of the most essential aspects of Better Globe’s business.
The trees that we plant
- Acacia Senegal – a relatively common tree in Africa that produces gum Arabic, which is used in a number of different ways.
- Mukau – a tree that once grew wild in Africa on a large scale but is now protected by laws and almost extinct. Mukau is a hardwood and is valuable for flooring, furniture, window, and much more..
Contribute by purchasing a donation package or tree today!
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A donation package contains four trees. Two of these are donated to local communities. The other two trees will give you an annual return from the fifth year to the twentieth. The package also contributes money for education, micro financing, and 500 liters/130 gallons of clean water. |
Our trees are taken care of by Better Globe Forestry in Kenya. To see plantation pictures and learn more about the various projects that are 100% funded by donations and tree packages, click here for Better Globe Forestry website »