Join the New
Green Revolution
Why You Need To Plant A Tree
Zambia is home to extensive natural forests, with around 66% of the country's land area still covered in these vital ecosystems.
However, as urban and agricultural development continues, large areas of land are being cleared and left unprotected, resulting in depleted soils, higher temperatures most importantly, reduced water retention, making us increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
By planting more trees, we will be preserving and expanding Zambia’s tree cover and we can improve our general quality of life for residents.
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This video from Kenya, tells the story of dimishing forests in Kenya.
Do parts of it sound eerily similar to our situation in Zambia? How many streams and wetlands do you know of that have dried up because of reckless tree cutting?
Get Involved
#treeplantingchallengezambia
Planting trees is just one way to improve our shared landscape and mitigate some of the negative effects of climate change.
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For this year's Tree Planting Challenge, simply post of picture of yourself with a tree you have just planted on your social media. Use the hashtag #treeplantingchallengezambia share it, and inspire others to do the same.
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#treeplantingchallengezambia #thenewgreenrevolution #everytreecounts #wewantevidence #onetreeoneperson
Get Connected
You don't have to do it all by yourself.
Get involved with a local community that is planting trees or start your own tree planting group.
Zambia Plants Trees
This is an informal community groups that plants trees in Lusaka. They have successfully run tree planting events in schools. Join the Whatsapp group to get details of their events this year.
Munda Wanga
Over the next few month, Munda Wanga is rejuvenating it's gardens and collecting donations of trees and ornamental plants. If you would like to help please contact Innocent on 0979 999 810.
WECSZ have an on going programme where they plant trees within schools. To donate a tree to a school or to participate in their next activity, please contact Laura on +260 0977 887437
Lusaka Urban Forests and Parks Initiative
This is a tree planting and urban greening initiative by the Lusaka City Council. You can support them by donating trees and/or participating in tree planting events. Follow David Ngwenyama on Facebook or contact him on 0962 975 790
This group works within the Makeni/Kanyama area, and other parts of Lusaka, educating youth on creating a healthier urban environment. Follow their Facebook page, or contact Ismail on +260 761788168 for more information
Green Gold Social
This community project is planting trees in the Chongwe area If you would like to help follow them on Facebook or contact Hope on +260 761 246664.
Working Together
A tree planting success story.
In the 2021/22 rainy season, a group of corporates, garden clubs and individuals worked together to plant trees at Golden Glad School in Kalingalinga, in Lusaka, creating a shadier future for the students there.
All your questions on tree planting Answered!
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Get Started
Planting trees around your home and neighborhood is a great place to start as working together with neighbors on this effort builds a strong sense of community pride
Plant a tree outside your wall.
Organise your own tree planting event.
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Natural Forest Regeneration
Planting trees is not the only way to restore our forests. To truly revive our ecosystems, we also need to support nature in regenerating itself.
Protect the Forest from Fire!
Miombo woodlands are rich in plants adapted to sporadic fires, but frequent burning now causes severe damage. Fires deplete organic matter, kill vegetation, and harden soil, making recovery difficult. Rebuilding topsoil can take 30 years, and restoring the tree canopy takes even longer. By stopping field burning, we give nature a chance to slowly rebuild the soil.
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Sustainable Harvesting of Firewood
Many trees are cut for urban charcoal use. With careful forest management, natural regrowth can supply rural wood needs without causing deforestation. Sustainable tree pruning is a key part of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration.
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The Story of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration
FMNR is a low-cost, sustainable land management approach that helps rural communities regenerate shared grazing lands and fields.
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The Truth about Trees and Water
Managing trees in forests and around rivers is crucial for a steady water supply, especially in Zambia, where rainfall is scarce for nearly eight months.
This Tree Aid video from Ghana illustrates how vegetation loss impacts rivers, agriculture, and community resources.
Zambia's Desperate Reality
Protecting our forests are essential to prevent a water crisis in Lusaka and Zambia in general. In an impassioned plea, Timothy Phiri, a Zambian environmentalist, explains the consequences, if we the people of Zambia do not engage in protecting our natural resources.
Learn More About Zambian Plants
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Trees of the Miombo Woodland
This practical field guide to the trees and shrubs of the Miombo Woodlands provides an accessible account of 60 of the most common trees and shrubs of the Miombo vegetation.
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Email operations.greenspacezambia@gmail.com to buy from within Zambia or buy online using the link below.
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Flowers of the Mutinondo Wilderness
This compilation of photographs, collections and expertise gathered over the past 25 years describes the miombo woodland, the threats it is facing and contains descriptions of 143 families, 611 genera and 1634 species found within the Mutinondo Wilderness Area of northern Zambia.
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Email operations.greenspacezambia@gmail.com to buy from within Zambia or buy online using the link below.
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Zambian Trees
Mr. Garry’s Collection of Zambian Trees documents his observations and some of the indigenous knowledge around trees in Zambia. It has been well received by the professional Foresters of Zambia and is used as a teaching tool at the Zambia College of Forestry.
A soft copy of this book can be obtained for free online at Zambiantrees@gmail.com, just give your name and where you are located. It's FREE.