From the lush Congo Basin rainforest to coastal mangroves in the south, Africa's forests are home to a breathtaking range of ecosystems that play an irreplaceable role in our planet's health. These forests provide essential ecosystem services, regulating local and global climates, controlling water flows, and supporting the livelihoods of millions who rely on them for sustenance, medicine, income, and cultural heritage.
African forests and tree cover have been in accelerated decline over the past two decades — primarily due to land-use conversion associated with human activities such as expanding agriculture and commodity crops, logging, and charcoal-making. Other major impacts include mining, settlement, and infrastructure. People living in heavily deforested areas often depend on forests for their food, shelter, water, and livelihoods, making restoration of the continent's forests an even more critical undertaking.
*Impact metrics shown represent our 2023 impact.
One of the key programs in Africa is Terrafund for AFR100, a consortium of One Tree planted, WRI and Realize Impact, with projects in 27 African countries. AFR100 is a country-led effort to bring 100 million hectares of land in Africa under restoration by 2030. Through this program, we are concentrating our impact in three landscapes where hundreds of community champions operate, governments have made impressive commitments, and the need is greatest: Kenya’s Greater Rift Valley, the Lake Kivu & Rusizi River Basin of Burundi, DRC, and Rwanda, and the Ghana Cocoa Belt.
Reforestation in Africa focuses on restoring wildlife habitat, soil quality, and critical watersheds, while also improving people's lives. View the reforestation map to discover areas where we have planted trees in Africa.
Africa’s forests, from the Congo Basin to coastal mangroves, are among the most ecologically diverse in the world. Explore how our work across the continent is helping to restore these crucial ecosystems and support local communities.
Ethiopia’s dramatic landscapes, from high plateaus to arid plains, face severe deforestation. Our reforestation projects here focus on restoring ecosystems, improving soil health, and supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
Learn MoreGhana’s tropical high forests and savannas are rich in biodiversity but are under threat from land degradation. Our initiatives aim to restore these vital landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and promote sustainable agriculture throughout the country.
Learn MoreKenya’s iconic savannahs and forests are under threat from climate change and human-wildlife conflicts. Our reforestation efforts here focus on restoring ecosystems, protecting wildlife habitats, and empowering local communities through sustainable practices.
Learn MoreMalawi’s forests are essential to the livelihoods of its people, but deforestation poses a significant threat. Our work in Malawi focuses on restoring indigenous forests and rebuilding ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future for the country.
Learn MoreRwanda’s lush green valleys and rolling hills, known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, are under threat from deforestation. Our reforestation projects in Rwanda aim to restore these landscapes, protect vital habitats, and empower local communities.
Learn MoreUganda’s rich biodiversity, spanning terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, is facing significant climate-related challenges. Our work in Uganda helps restore forests, protect biodiversity, and improve livelihoods in areas like the Albertine Rift.
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Planting trees is key to restoring Africa's rich natural heritage, preventing desertification, and building resilience against droughts, floods, and other climate-related challenges. They enrich the soil, conserve water, and support diverse ecosystems.
