The Forest
Our trees are easy to establish: they grow in harsh environments and provide other tangible benefits in addition to photosynthesis. EUMETSAT is proud to sponsor the planting and care of trees throughout the African continent. We are planting, amongst others such as orange, lime and cashew trees:Moringa: a drought-resistant and multipurpose tree. The leaves, pods, and flowers are edible and nutritious; the seeds contain an aromatic oil and the seed press cake or powdered bark can be used for water purification.Markhamia: an important agroforestry tree. It is used as shade tree in crops such as banana, beans and maize, and as a wind break. It is useful for erosion control and soil conservation, and provides good mulch. Its beautiful flowers are a source of nectar for honey bees.Grevillea: this tree is easy to propagate and establish in low-fertility. In addition to their use as a soil mulch, its leaves are used by some farmers as a fodder supplement for cattle when other fodder sources are scarce.Tefrosia: this plant can be very useful for farmers as it can help improve soil fertility, rid pests from storage crops and livestock, and can be used as a pesticide on other crops in the field. It is a cheap solution for farmers without access to veterinary medicine, and can ensure protection of their domestic animals.
Impact
The trees we plant have big ambitions: to bring benefits not only to the environment, but also to the people who live in it. That's why we work with NGOs and local communities to select the right tree for the right place and the right purpose. That’s why we think about the medium and long term, because we’re not content with simply planting trees: we want to see them grow.
The trees in the forest will absorb:
1,024 t* of CO₂
