The kind of activities we fund include:

1) sustainable management of natural woodlands

2) establishing and managing tree nurseries

3) growing trees on and around farmland and villages

4) developing income generation activities based on tree products (such as fruits, oils, honey, and medicines)

5) agroforestry to improve and conserve agricultural soils so people can grow more food.



While TREE AID works to ensure the most marginalised groups benefit most from its work, it also aims to redress the fact that women represent 70% of the world's poor. Women are the main collectors and users of forest products and in the villages where we work, we ensure they have fair access to forest resources.



All our projects arise from local people's priorities and show long-term commitment. Our 15-year Community Forestry Livelihoods Programme in Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso aims to strengthen the ability of our local partner organisations to support communities long after funding has ended. This requires skills transfer, network building and the support of our specialist local and international forestry advisors.



Since it was established TREE AID has supported work in 14 African countries. To improve our effectiveness and efficiency we now focus on fewer locations, channelling our funds and expertise to Ethiopia, Mali, Burkina Faso, and northern Ghana.