Women in charge
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Across all WeForest projects women are empowered through income generation and entrepreneurship.
Ecosia planted 4 million trees: A thank you message
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Today we reached astonishing 4 million planted trees!
Lilengo 3 years later: How planting trees helped an entire town
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The word “Lilengo” actually means “barren soil” in local languages in Burkina Faso. A name that doesn’t quite fit the town anymore after the planting of trees brought environmental and social improvements.
Aloe vera and the evolutionary mystery
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Aloe vera is one of the most commonly used ingredients in our shopping basket today.
Talking about trees: deforestation in Sumatra
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In a reflection of our company ethos, we’re going to be posting one blog per month devoted to big issues affecting forests, trees, wildlife and people.
Indian Prime Minister visits our planting sites
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Recently the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited our project area in the Khasi Hills.
Villagers and fireflies join forces to protect Mexico’s forests
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Fireflies visit Piedra Canteada park between June and August. Recognizing that families with children and those seeking a romantic getaway might be attracted to a forest illuminated by the glow of a million fireflies, a cooperative has emerged among local families to capitalize on the magical spectacle.
Managing Forests for Water and Climate Cooling
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As shared by WeForest at COP21, new research reveals that forest processes are more important than previously thought, and can result in 5 short and long-term benefits for water availability and climate.
“Forests: Reasons to be Hopeful” – WeForest book
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Ecological Rainfall Infrastructure: Investment in Trees for Sustainable Development
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In many parts of the world local people are convinced that forests, trees and rainfall are related in more than one way: forests and trees not only depend on rainfall but help to generate it.