Syria's forests and green spaces have suffered heavily from wildfires, overgrazing and the pressures of the years of conflict. Where trees once held the soil, stored water and cooled the air, many slopes and villages now stand bare, and the loss is felt in poorer soil, scarcer water and harsher summers.
Our Climate Foundation's tree-planting programme works to bring that green cover back, one site at a time. We plant native, drought-resistant species that suit the local climate and soil, because trees that belong to a place are the ones most likely to survive and thrive without heavy irrigation.
How we work: every planting begins with the community. Together with residents, municipalities and local volunteers we choose the sites that most need restoration, prepare the ground, plant in the right season, and arrange for the seedlings to be watered and looked after during their first years, when they are most vulnerable. Involving the people who live beside the trees is what keeps them standing.
What this achieves: restored vegetation protects soil from erosion, helps rainwater soak into the ground, shelters wildlife, supports farmers, and gives families shade and green public space. It also lowers local temperatures and captures carbon, contributing in a practical way to the fight against climate change.
Take part: anyone can help. Volunteer for a planting day, join one of our volunteer teams, or propose an area in your community that needs trees. Register through the Volunteer page of this website, or write to us from the Contact page, and we will get back to you with the next opportunity to take part.
Our Climate Foundation's tree-planting programme works to bring that green cover back, one site at a time. We plant native, drought-resistant species that suit the local climate and soil, because trees that belong to a place are the ones most likely to survive and thrive without heavy irrigation.
How we work: every planting begins with the community. Together with residents, municipalities and local volunteers we choose the sites that most need restoration, prepare the ground, plant in the right season, and arrange for the seedlings to be watered and looked after during their first years, when they are most vulnerable. Involving the people who live beside the trees is what keeps them standing.
What this achieves: restored vegetation protects soil from erosion, helps rainwater soak into the ground, shelters wildlife, supports farmers, and gives families shade and green public space. It also lowers local temperatures and captures carbon, contributing in a practical way to the fight against climate change.
Take part: anyone can help. Volunteer for a planting day, join one of our volunteer teams, or propose an area in your community that needs trees. Register through the Volunteer page of this website, or write to us from the Contact page, and we will get back to you with the next opportunity to take part.
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Great initiative, thank you!
How can I join the next planting day?
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