The African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) goes by many names, including cathedral cactus, friendship cactus, and good luck cactus. Despite having multiple names containing the word cactus, it’s not a ...

Global tree-planting initiatives, aimed at storing carbon from the atmosphere, could include plantations in fire-prone African savannas. 58% of tree plantations grown in South African grasslands ...

President William Ruto through his Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki said the drive is part of the government plans to grow 15 billion trees by 2030. The aim is to increase forest cover in the country ...

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, partnered with the Ogun State Government to commemorate Ogun Tree ...

When Kenya's President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto led the country in a National Tree Planting exercise at Kiambicho Forest in Muranga County on May 10, 2024. [PCS] Six African leaders on ...

NAIROBI, KENYA - MAY 10: Residents of Dagoreti Constituency take part in tree planting at Ndurarua Primary School on May 10, 2024 in the Dagoretti area of Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyans today from Dagoretti ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. For decades, there have been reports of the deforestation in Africa. And they are ...

Malawian households with fruit trees on their farms consumed more vegetables, and each additional tree species increased fruit consumption by 5% over a 10-year study period. Trees improve nutrition ...

Tree planting traditions in South Africa have no comparable social movement status and their primary purpose has been public relations. This is not to suggest that no good has come of it. Tree ...

A researcher followed up on a study warning that the massive trees were in danger, and found many venerable specimens thriving. By Rachel Nuwer Rachel Nuwer has reported on earlier concerns about ...

The Benue State government has signed i a major green economy partnership with GreenPlinth Africa, which officials described ...