Plant a tree
Trees for Peace
By reforesting 1 million trees, we are creating forests again where they have been completely cut down. An important project for the environment and for all the people who work and live there. Plant a tree!
Trees are one of the most important pillars in the ecosystem. They purify the air and release oxygen that we humans breathe. Thanks to the forest, more life flourishes and as a result, more water, fruit, firewood, building materials and animal feed are available for the population. Planting the trees creates jobs, generates sources of income and produces local food.
The "Trees for Peace" initiative works with its wide range of projects on several relevant levels at the same time.
Opepe-Bilinga
(Nauclea Diderrichii)
Since the wood from this tree is stronger than beech or oak, it is used as building material. Its properties are on a par with medium-heavy or heavy wood.
Gmelina
(Arborea Gmelina)
This tree is extremely useful for paper production and processing. This undemanding tree grows quickly and can reach a height of up to 18 m, and that in virtually any climate or soil condition.
Teak
(Tectona Grandis)
This hardwood tree is one of the primary, and technically most important tropical types of wood imported by Western countries. Our ‘Trees for Peace’ teak trees are intended for local use.
Moringa (Moringa Oleifera)
This tree from the Himalaya region is referred to as the ‘Tree of Life’ or the ‘miracle tree’. Food supplements and animal feed can be produced from its leaves, while its seeds are a source for edible oil. They are also used for water treatment, and in the shadow of its crown, the social life of the communities is thriving. Moringa has become a trend product in recent times, also making it suitable for export. The Moringa tree grows 3 metres a year, and its diversity makes it a perfect choice for self-help projects.
Approach
Our affiliated NGO in Nigeria, African Initiative for World Peace (AIFWP), employs local workers to plant and look after the trees. This way, we create secure jobs while promoting their sense of responsibility. The AIFWP employees prepare the land, tend to the trees, and continuously protect the saplings from weed overgrowth. Income is used to pay the wages, and support our other projects.
