Much planting has been done thanks to money raised by our supporters, and it’s making a very visible impact on the landscape.
Unfortunately, there are difficulties with termites killing many trees. The villagers are fighting the good fight, combating the blight with waste engine oil, which discourages the termites… this isn’t really something we can throw money at to improve at this point.
There is still much to be gained by continuing to plant more trees, and this remains an ongoing priority.
When looking back at pictures from a few years ago, the contrast is really striking:
