Environmental Restoration
Discover real-world stories of communities overcoming poverty and deforestation! Plant With Purpose, a Christian non-profit, shares examples of environmental sustainability and stewardship from all around the world. These stories show us how faith, resilience, and sustainable practices transform people’s lives as well as their environment. As rural families overcome poverty and heal the planet, embrace empowerment, renewal, and hope.
About Our Work, Environmental Restoration
What Christian Environmentalists Need to Know About Agroforestry
Agroforestry aka forest farming—the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes—has emerged as one of the most effective strategies for both environmental restoration and poverty alleviation. It isn’t just a new agricultural trend. It’s a transformative practice that empowers communities to break free from cycles of poverty while caring for the land they depend on. For […]
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blog, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability
The Role of Tree Planting in Regenerative Farming Practices
In the quest to restore both people and the planet, regenerative farming has emerged as a transformative approach to farming. Tree planting is not only a symbol of environmental renewal but also a foundational pillar of regenerative agriculture. Through tree-based techniques like agroforestry, farmers can heal degraded lands, boost food production, and create climate resilience. […]
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Environmental Restoration, Haiti, Mexico, Tanzania
The Role of Women in Restoring Ecosystems Through Tree Planting
Women around the world are leading efforts to restore degraded ecosystems through tree planting. From rural villages in Tanzania to Haiti’s struggling hillsides, women are not only planting trees but also cultivating resilience, sustainability, and hope for future generations. Their contributions are making a lasting impact on biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation. At Plant […]
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Climate Change, Climate Solutions, Environmental Restoration
Success Stories: Environmental Restoration Through Community Tree Planting Projects
Trees are vital to the health of our planet. They clean our air, provide shade, prevent soil erosion, and support biodiversity. Unfortunately, deforestation and environmental degradation have taken a toll on tree populations worldwide. But there's hope! Communities around the globe are taking action, proving that community tree planting efforts can revitalize ecosystems and create […]
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Climate Solutions, Environmental Restoration
The Future of Farming: Regenerative Agriculture and Tree Planting
Before partnering with Plant With Purpose, Fredilin's life was defined by vulnerability. Dependent on farming and livestock, his livelihood was precarious, subject to the whims of unpredictable harvests. This instability forced him into a cycle of debt, relying on "dangerous, untrustworthy loans" to survive. His situation reflects the reality for many smallholder farmers in developing […]
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Climate Solutions, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability
Women’s Cooperatives in Tree Planting: A Model for Success
Women’s cooperatives are using tree planting as a model for economic success and community development. These cooperatives are creating financial independence, fostering community collaboration, and restoring degraded lands through sustainable tree farming. Plant With Purpose’s program, designed to help communities restore their lands and overcome poverty, has helped a number of these women’s cooperatives establish […]
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Climate Solutions, Dominican Republic, Environmental Restoration, Ethiopia, Mexico
How Tree Planting Helps Rebuild Natural Habitats
Forests are the lungs of our planet, as they provide vital oxygen, clean the air, and support life. Unfortunately, deforestation and habitat destruction have led to a dramatic decline in forest cover worldwide, threatening countless species with extinction. Tree planting initiatives offer a crucial solution, not only mitigating climate change but also playing a vital […]
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Climate Solutions, Environmental Restoration, Ethiopia
Restoring Degraded Lands with Community-Led Tree Planting in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is blessed with diverse landscapes, however, faces significant environmental challenges and degraded lands, including deforestation, soil erosion, and desertification. These issues not only threaten the country's biodiversity and ecological balance but also have a profound impact on the livelihoods of those who rely on agriculture. However, a growing movement of community-led tree-planting initiatives is […]
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Environmental Restoration, Haiti
Pierre, Haiti: "I have a really good relationship with God because I am a steward of creation.”
“Without the partnership of Plant With Purpose, life would be impossible for me,” starts Pierre. Pierre, who lives in Haiti, is a prime example of how much progress a person can make when they receive the right training and opportunities. For Pierre, the motivation to take care of the land around him was always there, […]
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About Our Work, blog, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability
Combating Desertification Through Strategic Tree Planting
Desertification, the degradation of fertile land into unproductive desert, is a pressing global challenge. It's driven by factors like overgrazing, deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable agricultural practices. However, strategic tree planting is a powerful tool to combat this crisis. By understanding the science behind desertification and implementing well-planned tree-planting initiatives, we can restore arid lands, […]
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All, blog, Dominican Republic, Environmental Restoration
How Vision Trips Empower the Next Generation
As the San Diego Regional Representative, I have the pleasure of sharing Plant With Purpose’s story and partnering with local communities as we advocate for rural farming families. Little did I know that this journey would send me tumbling head-over-heels down the remote slopes of rural Dominican Republic (DR)! Before we get into that story, […]
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About Our Work, Environmental Restoration, Haiti
The Connection Between Tree Planting and Food Security
Take a look at Haiti, for example. For years, Haiti has been caught in the crosshairs of political instability and environmental degradation–two massive threats to food security. The landscape in Haiti is also often hilly and barren, making it difficult to grow crops on a farm. In many parts of the country, the lack of […]
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Environmental Restoration, Mexico
Santiago, Mexico: "We want to be even more united"
“We ask for God to keep bringing peace and tranquility to my family. We want to be even more united,” starts Santiago. Plant With Purpose's holistic approach to addressing environmental and social challenges is uniquely effective because it integrates spiritual, environmental, and economic dimensions. By working on these three aspects concurrently, the organization fosters a […]
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Burundi, Climate Solutions, DR Congo, Environmental Restoration
Rewilding Landscapes: The Impact of Tree Planting on Wildlife
How tree planting is rewilding degraded landscapes, bringing back wildlife, and restoring ecosystems to their natural state. The concept of rewilding landscapes has gained significant traction in recent years as a means to address the pressing issue of biodiversity loss. Rewilding is the process of restoring degraded ecosystems to their natural state, allowing for the […]
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Environmental Restoration, Living Sustainably
Power in the Practice: 5 Ways Farmers are Maintaining Sustainable Food Systems
Natalie Landes has been a Communications Team Intern at Plant With Purpose over the past several months. As an International Development student, she has been able to connect our work with farmers around the world with some of her past experiences, namely a study abroad experience in Costa Rica, studying sustainable community development in rainforest […]
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