Trees Future

Trees for the Future (TREES) is a nonprofit organization focused on combating hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation. Founded in 1989, TREES empowers smallholder farmers in developing communities through sustainable land restoration practices. The organization is recognized as a United Nations World Restoration Flagship and aims to transform global food systems by prioritizing farmer education and ecological stewardship. TREES employs the Forest Garden Approach, which provides farmers with tools, seeds, and training to shift from monoculture or degraded land to diverse agroforestry systems. Their services include a four-year Forest Garden Training program, seed distribution of ecologically appropriate varieties, and ongoing technical support to ensure long-term success. As of 2021, TREES has planted 191 million trees and restored over 26,000 acres, directly supporting more than 152,000 people through their initiatives. The organization aims to assist 1 million people by planting 500 million trees and establishing 125,000 Forest Gardens by 2025.