At Dreamnature in Tanzania, we work at the intersection of native tree domestication and community empowerment to tackle the viscous cycle of rural poverty and deforestation major threats to both ecosystems and livelihoods.

Our focus is on native trees species that have naturally occurred in Tanzania’s landscapes for generations and that are increasingly threatened by deforestation and land use change. DREAMNATURE shows the world how native trees play a significant role in sustainable development, incorporated in agroforestry systems and their potential for a regenerative economy. In the centre of the mission are ensuring community involvement, conducting applied research, and growing a native tree, in agroforestry systems involving local communities.  

While projects for reforestation and agroforestry are increasing, many of them focus on fast-growing exotic tree species which are not well adapted to the local conditions and undermine local biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. Our aim is therefore to protect and (re)plant native species which support indigenous wildlife population and fulfil multiple ecological, economic and cultural functions for local communities.