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Greenpop hosts global ambassador for ecosystem restoration

July 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Thursday saw the highly anticipated presentation by John Dennis Liu, the internationally renowned ecologist, researcher and filmmaker, hosted at the Wild Spirit Backpackers Lodge. Greenpop, a tree planting organisation based in Cape Town, held their annual Eden Festival of Action where 5000 trees were planted over the past three weeks. As a means of reforestation after the … [Read more...]

Pakistan needs 20% more forest for healthy environment

February 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

Pakistan needs to raise its forest cover from 5% to 25% to meet its economic, employment and green environment needs. So says Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology’s (PIMSAT) final year students of MBA Syeda Bushra Hasan, Mehwish Saqib and Dinsha Vania. Forests are the source of economic support, employment, oxygen generation, livestock grazing, furniture … [Read more...]

Massive reforestation project heading to Zambia

June 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Greenpop is on a mission to (re)connect people with our planet. Their method: to plant trees and have fun doing it! Join Trees for Zambia - an exciting reforestation and eco-education Festival of Action at the mighty Victoria Falls in June. Just like in previous years, they will be planting thousands of trees and spreading eco-education in an effort to fight the drastic … [Read more...]

An avo tree a day keeps the carbon at bay

June 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

In a partnership to promote a greener Gauteng, Andiccio24 has joined forces with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to plant trees. Lots of them. In fact, one a day for a whole year. Andiccio24’s Jerome Kourie, “Our involvement in this initiative will result in many community centres and schools in underdeveloped areas acquiring fruit trees and being taught the skills to … [Read more...]

Tree marathon captures hearts in Klapmuts

April 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

A renewed energy and excitement filled the air in Klapmuts when crowds of people, including the honourable Mayor Conrad Sidego and over 140 volunteers from five corporate entities, gathered to take part in one of many Tree-a-thon’s (mass planting events) set to take place this year, as part of the “Million Trees” project. The crowd were addressed by the Mayor Conrad Sidego, … [Read more...]

The “Million Trees Project” Tree-a-thon

April 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

the “Million Trees Project” is a partnership between the Stellenbosch Municipality, Leaf-a-Legacy and Wildlands which aims to plant up to one million trees in and around Stellenbosch. On the 10th of April 2014 up to 3000 trees will be planted in and around Klapmuts, as part of a Tree-a-thon, the first of many of its kind set to be held in the Stellenbosch municipal area. … [Read more...]

The rebirth of hope through reconnection

March 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

From the wintery depths of mental despair in the heart of poverty, comes the re-birth of hope through re-connection. “Lente-geur” means "the aroma of spring" and The Lentegeur Spring Festival will be opening the hospital to the public, for a few days in September to share the future that we will become! This future is the re-design of what a psychiatric hospital looks … [Read more...]

Saving forests to boost water supply in Africa

February 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

The County Government of Kiambu is seeking to conserve three major water catchment areas in the county under degradation to boost its water volumes. The plan targets Kereita, Kinale, and Kieni forests all located in Lari sub-county that have been sources of water for major rivers flowing within and outside the county. According to Esther Njuguna, who is the executive in … [Read more...]

Creating change with shovels and elbow grease

October 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

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When business and civil society join hands for positive change that is when the real magic happens in this country. During a recent collaboration between Spur Group and Creating Change, a non-profit company, a team of passionate youngsters and eco-conscious mentors descended on Kleinberg Primary School in Ocean View (close to Fish Hoek) with shovels and plenty of elbow … [Read more...]

Green walk sustained by nature & green comrades

October 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

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On the cloudy morning of Thursday 3rd October Ruben and I left for what would turn out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives: Walking The Daisies (WTD). Since 2008 WTD has existed as an annual 2-day environmental hike covering 50km from Blouberg beach and culminating in the arrival at S.A’s premier eco-friendly music festival, Rocking the Daisies (RTD) … [Read more...]

4000 trees for a greener planet

September 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

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The planting of 4000 trees in support of Arbor month commenced in Drakenstein last week. Drakenstein Municipality wishes to plant 4000 trees as part of greening the district during 2013. This will be the biggest amount of trees, ever planted in one year. To achieve this all the residents, schools, churches, NGO’s and other organisations in Drakenstein can apply for a free … [Read more...]

Help tree woman spread more saplings

March 26, 2013 2 Comments

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In June 2005, Natalie Rowles flew to Johannesburg. During her flight, she stared out the window and was stunned to see the lack of trees in the countryside. Only here and there, closer to KZN, could you see some greenery. On her return home, she decided to do something about it and started her own project called Free Trees For Schools. She donated indigenous Yellowwood saplings … [Read more...]

Lessons learned from Wangari Maathai

November 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

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In this beautifully animated clip from Dirt! The Movie, Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai tells an inspiring tale of doing the best you can under seemingly interminable odds. Wangari tells the story of a hummingbird who saves a forest from being destroyed while other animals stand to the side, overwhelmed by size of the problem. “I have always believed that, no matter … [Read more...]

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