My Trees
@MyTreesTrust
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My Trees Trust grows healthy habitats and strong communities, through the replanting, restoration and protection of Zimbabwe’s precious indigenous woodland.
Zimbabwe
Joined August 2020
Join us in Harare in March for a conference on Nature-Based Solutions and capacity-building Zimbabwe’s rich ecosystems play a crucial role in protecting communities and ensuring a stable, biodiverse future They are a crucial buffer against the severe impacts of climate change
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As we restore indigenous trees and protect biodiversity, we ensure social safeguards that engage communities. Respecting local knowledge and working together creates a positive lasting environmental and social impact.
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We planted over 600,000 trees this rainy season across all of our operations! A huge thank you to all of the growers, stakeholders and project partners. Also, a huge shout out to our dedicated team — your hard work made this another successful planting season.
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Celebrating World Wetlands Day 🌿 Today, we recognise the vital role that wetlands play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. By rehabilitating these ecosystems we help strengthen wetlands, ensuring they continue to support diverse life for generations to come.
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We’ve successfully trained 360 communal farmers in sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on climate change and environmental management in Chundu, Deve, and Honde Valley.
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@dralexstevenson Unfortunately, we don't sell trees, they are reserved solely for our restoration project
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We've removed a total of 857 snares in 24. Commonly snared species like impala have increased in population and there are fewer reports of large mammals with wire. The large herd of buffalo in Gache Gache, numbering between 400-500, shows very few signs of being snared 🐃
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Our Special Projects team has been actively involved in urban greening initiatives, planting over 25000 trees in schools and institutions. By engaging school children in tree-planting activities, we aim to instill the importance of environmental conservation from an early age.
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In 2021, Patto joined My Trees Trust, a year marked by profound loss with the passing of her husband. Since then, her involvement with us has brought vital support to her family, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
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New Year, New Resolutions for My Trees Trust 🌱 As we step into 2025, My Trees Trust is committed to expanding our impact and reaching new goals - visit our other social media pages to see our goals!
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From fighting fires and grading roads to moving camps and dealing with floods, rebuilding after an elephant destroyed our kitchen, and encountering lions up close – our team has shown incredible resilience and dedication to our mission of conservation and sustainable development.
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Here’s a glimpse of our growing operational footprint! 🌱 We’re proud to share our progress as we steadily expand our impact across the region. Every new area represents more trees, more communities engaged, and a stronger commitment to a sustainable future.
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At My Trees, we're committed to creating a sustainable and equitable future - please visit our other social media for the full statistics and information!
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Challenges & Lessons 23/24 Fires - fire management training Water Shortages - manage resources Delayed Rains - expand future plots Small Plots - identifying better sites moving forward Lessons Learnt: Early grower engagement and preparation boost survival & growth rates
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The wildlife in our concession areas has flourished. A recent biodiversity survey revealed the highest diversity and number of animal and bird species around the Gache Gache area. From leopards and wild dogs to Pel's Fishing Owl and African Pitta, nature is thriving here!
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Happy New Year from My Trees Trust! As we look forward to 2025, we’re excited to continue our mission of reforestation and community upliftment. Let’s make this year even more impactful as we grow, educate, and innovate together for a greener future.
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We introduced a staggered planting regime, allowing us to align nursery cycles with species-specific growth rates. Key Achievements: Over 400,000 seedlings are thriving in our nurseries. Boosted production to 700,000 trees. Each nursery is equipped to handle 30,000 seedlings.
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