Tree Planting & Reforestation in Msomera, Tanzania
Why Trees Matter
What changes when a community gains access to something as simple as a tree? In Msomera, the answer is clear: shade, fruit, medicine, income and a landscape that feels a little less challenging. When families arrived here after being from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, they faced dry climate with few natural resources.
What We're Doing
"Through our tree planting project, supported by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, we are working with the community to revitalise the landscape and improve daily life. Together with our partner Mr. Naman from the Ngorongoro tree nursery in Karatu, and with support from Tim Plückebaum from Switzerland, we distributed 200 trees to more than 25 households beginning of 2024.
- Emmanuel Saitoti, Founder and CEO of REMO
Beyond distribution, we also spent time teaching households about each tree species, including how to plant them properly, how much water they require, and how to protect young trees during the dry season. To ensure long-term success, the project is supported by local caretakers who regularly visit the households, check the growth of the trees, and offer guidance when needed. This follow-up system helps families feel supported and increases the survival rate of every planted tree.
Growth Beyond the Soil
Only a year later, the impact is already visible. Families enjoy:
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Fresh fruit and improved nutrition
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Medicinal resources for everyday health
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Improved soil health and protection from soil erosion
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Opportunities for small-scale income through tree products
Each sapling nurtured represents a step toward sustainable livelihoods, a greener, reforested environment, and a stronger, self-reliant community.
How You Can Help
Our goal is to expand this initiative so that many more families can benefit from the life-giving impact of trees. By supporting this project, you are helping both people and nature thrive in Msomera. Your contribution directly reaches the community, ensuring a greener environment and better livelihoods for generations to come.
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