Tree planting projects 2024: The NIKIN Impact in retrospect

Tree planting projects 2024: The NIKIN Impact in retrospect

2024 was a year full of growth and green successes for NIKIN! With the large ßkind With the support of our community, we have been able to one Planting a quarter of a million trees and implementing sustainable projects. In this blog, we take you on a journey through our tree planting projects, their successes and the positive impact we have created this year.

January: Reforestation in the Sierras Grandes, Argentina 

In January, we supported reforestation in Argentina with One Tree Planted to revitalize areas that have been severely damaged by fires and intensive livestock farming. 

  • Trees planted: 26,914 Polylepis trees 
  • Project objective: Improving soil stability, promoting biodiversity and increasing the amount of water in rivers
  • Further details: Protection and greening of stony and dry soils, establishment of five working groups: Land selection, livestock fencing, tree nursery, planting and monitoring, strengthening the local community through new jobs 

        February: Protecting the Polylepis forests in the Andes 

        In February, our focus was on the high-altitude forest ecosystems of the Andes. Together with One Tree Planted and Acción Andina, we planted native trees to preserve habitats and strengthen communities. 

        • Trees planted: 11,743 
        • Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru 
        • Project objectives: Protection of indigenous Polylepis forests, creation of local jobs and capacity building, promotion of biodiversity and water supply

            March: Reforestation in Canada and Kenya 

            In March, we supported projects in two countries to combat forest fires in Canada and coastal erosion in Kenya. 

            Canada: 
            • Location: Cariboo and Alberta, British Columbia 
            • Trees planted: 10,500 
            • Goal: Restoration of burnt forest areas through natural regeneration and support for indigenous communities 
            Kenya: 
            • Location: LikoniRiver delta, Kwale 
            • Trees planted: 15,183 mangroves 
            • Objective: Stabilization of the coasts and improvement of income sources through sustainable fishing 

            April: Reforestation in the Rietenberg forestry operation, Switzerland 

            In April, we supported thesupported the Swiss forest with our Forest Collection. For every TreeShirt sold, we donated a tree to the Rietenberg forestry operation in order to to rebuild the forest in Aargau that was damaged by the bark beetle.

            • Trees planted: 500 
            • Project goals: Restoration of an important ecosystem, protection of the livelihood of animals and plants

            We are also particularly proud of our TreePlanting Day in Krauchtal, in the canton of Bern, where we planted around 300 trees together with QoQa and the community.

            May: Mauna Kea Restoration, Hawaii 

            In May, we supported a long-term project aimed at restoring native forests in Hawaii and protecting them against forest fires. 

            • Trees planted: 22,643 
            • Region: Mauna Kea, Hawaii 
            • Project objectives: Protection of native flora and fauna, combating invasive species and forest fires 

                      June: Agroforestry in Thailand 

                      In June, we supported One Tree Planted, a project in northern Thailand that promotes biodiversity and food security through sustainable agriculture. 

                      • Trees planted: 10,283 
                      • Region: Mae Na Wong, Mae Yang Mint and surroundings 
                      • Project objectives: Promoting agroforestry and sustainable nutrition, increasing biodiversity by 40%

                            July-September: Mangrove restoration in Guatemala 

                            Over the summer, we supported a project to restore mangrove forests along the Pacific coast of Guatemala in order to combat coastal erosion and promote biodiversity. 

                            • Trees planted: 70,572 
                            • Region: Departments of San Marcos, Retalhuleu, Suchitepéquez 
                            • Project goals: Restoration of water catchment areas, protection of habitats and local communities 

                                  July: Reforestation in Senegal 

                                  In July, we supported a project in Senegal that is restoring degraded forests and reducing the impact of intensive agriculture. 

                                  • Trees planted: 15,533 
                                  • Project goals: Protection of the Ndankou and Patte forests, promotion of biodiversity and sustainable use 

                                    October-November: Mangrove reforestation in Kenya 

                                    In autumn, we supported the restoration of mangrove forests in Kwale, Kenya, to stabilize the coastal region and improve the living conditions of local people. 

                                    • Trees planted: 68,665 
                                    • Region: Mteza Creek, Kwale County 
                                    • Project objectives: Protection of the coasts from erosion, creation of sustainable sources of income 

                                          December: Reforestation in Sete Lagoas, Brazil 

                                          The year ended with a special project in Brazil, which Carla, a member of the NIKIN management team, personally supervises. The project promotes reforestation in the Cerrado biome and the establishment of long-term nature conservation initiatives. 

                                          • Trees planted: project starts in December
                                          • Region: Cerrado, Sete Lagoas 
                                          • Project goals: Restoration of a unique biome, promotion of local communities 

                                              Total impact 2024 

                                              The tree planting projects supported had a variety of positive effects on nature and people. And each project has a different focus. But this sustainable impact is only possible thanks to you, our committed community. Together, this year we were able to 252'836 trees in 13 countries this year and thus make our contribution to restoring ecosystems and protecting our planet.

                                              Since the start of NIKIN, we have planted a total of 2'465'808 trees planted. We have set ourselves an ambitious goal for 2025: the 3 million mark mark - with your support we can do it! Let's keep growing together and make our world greener one tree at a time.

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