In 2022, TREECK® reforested the forests in the Albertine Rift in collaboration with the «Jane Goodall Institute».
The Albertine Rift is one of Africa's most important ecoregions and is home to impressive biodiversity. In addition to a large number of indigenous bird, mammal, reptile and amphibian species, the region is home to a particularly large number of endangered species. Geographically, the area stretches across the countries of Uganda, Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. The region's forests are threatened by illegal deforestation, among other things, as the growing population searches for new farmland.
The nature reserve is also endangered by illegal logging and gold mining. Together with the «Jane Goodall Institute», TREECK® is committed to reforestation, the preservation of habitats and the protection of endangered animal species. For example, with the purchase of your TREECK® product, a tree was planted in the Albertine Rift to support the conservation of these areas.
The Albertine Rift is considered a global biodiversity hotspot and ranks first among the 119 defined ecoregions of the African continent in terms of the number of indigenous bird, mammal, reptile and amphibian species. The Rift is also considered to be the region of the continent that provides a habitat for a particularly large number of endangered species.
OUR IMPACT PROJECT IN 2022
In 2022 TREECK® will support an initiative of the «Jane Goodall Institute» to restore wildlife habitats and corridors. The aim is to preserve nature and promote biodiversity while supporting local communities. The trees will be planted in the forests of the Albertine Rift in Uganda, near the place where Dr. Jane Goodall began her extraordinary career and fell in love with chimpanzees. As part of a broad-based and long-term initiative, TREECK® is supporting the planting of three million trees to connect forests for wildlife, establish tree nurseries and enable law enforcement. The aim is to prevent future deforestation, promote agroforestry practices and integrate the trees into agricultural systems. Protect the natural habitat of chimpanzees and other endangered species together with TREECK®.
The forests of the Albertine Rift are among the world's 200 most important ecosystems, which are of the utmost importance for the preservation of biodiversity. The region is one of the "most biologically valuable ecoregions on earth". The area is home to rare native and endangered species, including gorillas and chimpanzees.
As part of the project, farmers and local communities are trained in agroforestry and other sustainable practices. Thanks to more sustainable production techniques, income is to be increased and the forests protected at the same time. This will help to secure livelihoods, nutrition and soil health. In addition, incentives are to be created to allow the trees to grow.
In order to protect the forests sustainably, cooperative forest management groups are formed. These groups monitor the forests and prevent illegal activities. Another aspect is the protection of water catchment areas. The aim is to ensure a better groundwater supply, which feeds the wells and streams for wild animals and people alike.