Mt Kilimanjaro Plant Tree Project

Mt Kilimanjaro plant tree project

Deforestation around Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania has caused air temperatures to increase, blowing up the face of the mountain, causing the glaciers on Mt. Kilimanjaro to melt at an alarming rate. By planting 50 Million trees we can decrease radiant heat through evaporate cooling and shade.

90% of local people depend upon firewood for cooking. This accounts for the equivalent of over 7 million trees cut per year in the Kilimanjaro Region alone.

The long-term solution is to educate local people about how to grow and plant trees, the values of trees, and how to manage multi-purpose forests that provide benefits to local people. Our reforested areas provide much more than shade and visual enhancement! They create sustainable forest products such as fruit, animal fodder, firewood, timber, and natural medicine .

Mt Kilimanjaro plant tree project

The Tanzanian government is jumping on board to support reforestation. We are so thankful for the visionary leaders who are promoting tree planting across the country. District schools are planting trees by the thousands!

Scientists believe that the glaciers on Mt. Kilimanjaro have decreased by 85% since 1917, and may be completely gone within the next 40 years. Please join Mt Kilimanjaro plant tree project to bring lasting change.

Our goal is to educate and empower Tanzanian people to reforest their homeland after decades of fuel wood cutting and overgrazing which has caused a steep decline in rainfall, increased temperatures, and subsequent glacial decline.

How can you help?

Partner with us in-person or through planting project donations and together we will have a positive impact on Tanzania, Africa and the World! Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.

AGE REQUIREMENT:

Our program is for anyone eighteen years and above who loves service above self and social experiences with people from all over the world. We also accept volunteers of 16+ years of age if they are in a group with a guardian or supervisor above 25years. Volunteers under 16 years old are only considered when accompanied by a parent/guardian. There isn’t a maximum age limit, though a reasonable fitness level is necessary. Families are encouraged to apply and are welcome!