Newsletter #3 – August 2021

Newsletter #3 – August 2021

NEWSLETTER #3


August 2021

Dear all,

Thanks to the use of a common set of indicators across all our projects, for the first time, it has been possible to estimate the impact of the foundation. Thank you to all our partners for their fantastic work in such a difficult period. Impact is what any donor is looking for. Breaking records in terms of numbers of trees planted is often making the headline news, but this has little interest unless you are a forester and plan to harvest these trees in the future. Some tree species are extremely difficult to grow and require expert knowledge; species and genetic diversity are key; community engagement is needed; and survival over the long term is most important. And we need skilled partners to cover all these aspects!

We are happy to announce that, following the last call for proposals, we have approved 23 new projects covering a range of new species and countries. Therefore, our impact will continue to grow.

Collectively we can continue to influence the way reforestation is done, ensuring that threatened tree species are not forgotten. The upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress will be an opportunity to reiterate that message.

Sincerely,

Jean-Christophe Vié, Director General