Years of ecological devastation in Haiti has led to some serious consequences including, but not limited to, varying levels of crop failure, flooding, soil erosion and water table depletion. In Haiti, the destructive impact that environmental systems can have is exacerbated due to the lack of protection that native forests and mangrove systems provide. To combat this, we have been working with our tree planting partners who work directly with local community leaders through partnerships, to plant, protect and guard trees to maturity. In doing so, we hope to help restore the natural environment as well as provide agroforestry trees for food security.
The percentage of original forest remaining in Haiti
The percentage of Haiti’s population living in poverty with and additional 25% in extreme poverty
Number of trees planted to date
Coastal Southern Haiti
Mangrove reforestation and restoration project.
Mangroves play a key role in restoring and maintaining ocean health.
Agro-Forestry in Southeast Haiti
Agro community forests support food security in poverty-stricken areas.
Planting includes species of citrus, mango, papaya, and moringa trees