This project, which was implemented collaboratively with the local government and residents, planted 400 trees in the streets of Hebersham, New South Wales. The tree species planted included Red Maple, Brush Box, Tulip Tree, and many more. 

Hebersham is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in Sydney and has a high proportion of residents that are from low-income households, and are highly vulnerable to the health and economic impacts from increased heat.

Planting more trees in the area will increase the livability, health and wellness of the population as well as reduce their vulnerability to summer heat and heat waves.

This project gathered input from residents about the most effective options for street tree planting to cool neighborhoods and reduce power bills. Our local partner also surveyed residents about tree species that they would like to see planted on their streets, directly engaging them in this effort, and improving resilience in the community.

This multi-year project is planting fruit trees, as well as deep rooted grasses, along riparian zones to reduce erosion in areas that were deforested due to urban development and farming activities. The site areas are located within the Citarum River Watershed, which almost 60 million people depend on for household water use. It also supplies approximately 40% of the rice irrigation in West Java and contributes to the West Java power grid by providing clean hydro-power. 

This critical resource is in trouble due to deforestation and population pressure. This project worked to address this problem by planting trees along riparian zones and introducing agroforestry to the local community to reduce erosion.

In addition to safeguarding a critical watershed, the planted trees were carefully selected to encourage native bird, reptile and amphibian species. Another part of this project involved planting trees in an educational arboretum that focuses on biodiversity and preserving native species. This space conducts community tours and provides educational facilities for local youth.

This project centered around a community-led initiative and engaged local community groups, schools, clubs, organizations and individuals to plant 8,000 native trees in Clondalkin, a fast-growing community southwest of Dublin.

Our on the ground partner emphasizes giving communities a lot of ownership in developing the projects that will directly impact them. Residents and community groups come to them to begin a project, guiding where trees are needed and planted. As the trees grow and mature, they create more diverse and interesting green spaces than what was there before. 

The goals for this project included improving the local environment for carbon sequestration, flood prevention and shelter and shade provision. Urban wildlife will benefit from a network of tree cover to expand existing areas of trees, improving the scope for biodiversity support of existing green spaces. The people of Clondalkin will enjoy the connection of new to preexisting green spaces through green corridor creation, creating positive, inclusive green spaces for improved health and wellbeing. 

This project planted 320 trees, along with 60 understory plants, in schools located in Querétaro State, Mexico, with a particular focus on the community of Colón, as well as the city of Santiago de Querétaro. Planting activities involved both Microsoft volunteers and local students.

This project gave children real-word exposure to learning about about nature’s impact on their local environment. The project, along with school teachers and administrators, will also engage the students in watering and maintenance of the trees in years to come, as the young trees become established.