Vision statement.
We envision a future where native trees are central pillars of sustainable development, resilience and well-being.
Mission statement.
To unlock the potential of native trees for sustainable development through applied research, integration into agroforestry systems, and community empowerment.
KEY THEMATIC AREAS
All what we do in the strategic plan of 2026 – 2030, falls within the two thematic areas and the four program pillars. Reflecting the organization’s commitment to community livelihoods and wellbeing while restoring native tree-based ecosystems, resilience and soil health.
Thematic Area 1: For People
Focuses on strengthening community knowledge and capacity for sustainable livelihood (food and income), innovation and wellbeing
Thematic Area 2: For Nature
Focuses on restoration of native tree-based healthy ecosystems for protection of soil health, plants, water and resilience for the atmosphere through the relationship between people and plants on the environment.
Conducts integrated science- and indigenous knowledge-based studies to understand community preferences, constraints, and local indigenous knowledge practices that influence the domestication of native tree species. This pillar includes the work of rural appraisal or baseline surveys, GIS-Based impact data monitoring and experimentation.
Strengthen community knowledge and practical capacity on establishing multi-strata food forest farming systems that mimic natural ecosystems, enhancing sustainable livelihoods, soil healthy and climate resilience.
Increase availability of quality and diverse tree germplasm for restoration and agroforestry initiatives.
Restore and conserve degraded landscapes through mass tree planting campaign with local communities.
