Illegal Tree Cutting in Chongwe worsening climate change

We went to Chisengu village in Chisengu to plant 500 trees, but discovered a shocking truth about the illegal Musangu (Faidherbia albida) trade

A poor girl and a broken bridge: How climate change affects children and young people

Chabota woke up grumpy and hungry, her stomach is growling loudly. Her mother explains that there will be no breakfast because they have to save the little food they have

Zambia’s charcoal crisis: Why and how it is fueling the climate crisis and what we can do about it

In Zambia, charcoal is a major source of energy for cooking and heating, especially in urban areas where electricity is expensive or unreliable. But the cost to the environment is

We planted 1000 trees for Chongwe Agroforestry Pilot Project to combat land degradation

January 4 2025 was a huge day for us. After months of planning, we finally planted 1000 Leucaena trees in Chisengu village in Chongwe for our agroforestry pilot project to

Chongwe agroforestry pilot project takes off with Leucaena

We are working with 300 farmers in 3 villages in Chongwe where we have held agroforestry trainings to help farmers become climate resilient.

African Blackwood: The $13,000 Zambian tree they are hiding from you

The price of mature wood can be substantial, often reaching around $9,000 per log or $13,000 per cubic meter, reflecting its rarity and high demand .

The importance of Nitrogen fixing trees for agroforestry in Zambia

Nitrogen-fixing trees are vital for sustainable agroforestry, particularly in tropical regions like Zambia. In light of the challenging climate conditions such as droughts, farmers are looking for sustainable ways to

Musangu: A tree close to a Zambian farmer’s heart

The Musangu tree, scientifically known as Faidherbia albida, is a remarkable species native to Zambia, valued not only for its agricultural benefits but also for its traditional uses and medicinal properties.

Here is why maize farmers lover Leucaena

Leucaena leucocephala, commonly known as Leucaena, is gaining recognition for its significant contributions to sustainable dairy farming. This blog post explores its benefits, especially when planted alongside maize, its impact

A successful climate awareness meeting under the trees in Chisengu

We had a productive meeting in Chisengu village, Chongwe, with 30 farmers where we discussed climate change, and how best we can grow crops in times of drought. We walked