Trees

One Acre Fund farmers have planted 100 million trees to date, and we aim to see 1 billion trees planted by 2030.
What farmers need
Rural farm families need a reliable way to build long-term assets in addition to seasonal harvests, which can fluctuate each year. Agroforestry offers a path to sustainable profits while also helping the environment.
What we do
One Acre Fund offers a comprehensive tree package that supplements seasonal harvests to bolster farmers' livelihoods, not only directly through increased income, but also through co-benefits like improved soil health. When planted alongside crops, most varieties of trees contribute significantly to soil health by controlling erosion, improving the soil’s ability to absorb water, and maintaining a high level of organic matter, as well as fixing nitrogen. Trees can also play an important role in improving biodiversity.
We believe tree planting is Africa’s single most powerful intervention at the intersection of climate and poverty for smallholder farmers. It is a cost-effective way for rural households to build assets and to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere to help tackle the climate crisis. After nearly a decade of research and development, we are championing Africa’s largest and most efficient farmer-led tree planting initiative — to plant 1 billion trees by 2030.
See us in action
Explore how tree planting is improving the livelihoods of farmers and protecting the environment.
For the thousands of smallholder farmers we work with, growing trees can offer an incredible return on investment in just a few years.
Patiently Planting Grevillea Trees in Kenya
Though his neighbors question James' decision to plant Grevillea trees, he knows his hard work will pay off.
Social Entrepreneurs: Invest in Trees
Investing in trees might not sound like the most exciting investment, but trees can offer financial and social returns for years to come.
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