the Haiti tree project’s unique approach

We work directly with the communities to build nurseries, fund seedling growth, and provide education on reforestation and sustainable agroforestry technique.

We understand that blanket foresting on shared land and community forests just isn’t effective in Haiti. Instead, we work with individuals who are passionate about taking care of trees that belong to them.

We focus most of our support on local non-profit organizations that incorporate women into major leadership roles, and who depend on volunteers to get work done.

We only grow trees that are requested and loved by the communities we partner with. The Haiti Tree Project envisions a southern Haiti once again covered in a rich diversity of trees. All of our resources are focused on meeting that goal.

So far, our results have been impressive

Throughout the last 13 years over 250,000 trees have been distributed to local landowners. On average, 90% of fruit trees and 60% of hardwood trees have thrived in their new homes. We plant far more low-cost, native hardwoods to ensure a future canopy for all trees to grow. The communities worked hard to care for their trees through months of droughts and damaging cyclones. We’re very proud of what they have accomplished and excited for continual growth.

Currently, we’re raising funds for a large-scale farmer sponsorship program where we monitor the survival of each tree during its first dry season and financially reward the farmers monthly for hard work and high survival rates during that time. With many different landowners growing diverse forests side by side, the result will be large-scale reforestation.

If you would like to help, please contact The Haiti Tree Project Director, Karen Nicolas, to discuss how you can be a part of this effort.

Cell: 919-720-4102
Email: thehaititreeproject@gmail.com

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