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Kiambere plantation’s unique ecological value
Kiambere plantation is located in Kitui county, with a gentle topography in a semi-arid climate with erratic and unreliable rainfall
Planting Process of Mukau Trees – Part 1
Since the species has a high commercial value, much of the natural population has been cut.
Planting Process of Mukau Trees – Part 2
Economic and efficient watering can be done by drip-irrigation.
How Better Globe Forestry can help Earth’s health
For the world to change, people must change first.
Women in forestry in Africa
Women make significant contributions to agroforestry systems in developing countries in Africa, yet their lack of involvement can be largely contributed to cultural taboos and gender discrepancies.
Two different Melias – How to distinguish them
In 2017, we visited Uganda a few weeks for more in-depth research into local tree species and also to start collaboration with farmers for future tree planting.
The Better Globe way
Better Globe Forestry is a unique company in our time. It is a company that simultaneously puts the planet and its people first, and pays attention to both equally.
Sharing knowledge on management of melia volkensii
Pruning of mukau (Melia volkensii) is very different from the traditional pruning of other tree species like pine and cypress.
New equipment will help improve efficiency
Better Globe Forestry’s work has been growing extensively, and a need to improve on mechanization arose.
Cash Handouts and Microfinance Loans
One of the greatest challenges for many African countries is eradicating poverty, and methods to generate income are necessary to bridge the gap between impoverished communities and economic stability.
Mukau – the solution for drylands in Africa?
In the mid-2000s, Better Globe Forestry gained interest in trees that grow naturally in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands: a local variant of mahogany, melia vulkansii (“mukau” in Kikamba, the local dialect), that produces beautiful red hardwood in 15 to 20 years' time.
Agroforestry — improving environment and community
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agroforestry is “the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits.”
From Mukau Fruits to New Seeds
The mukau seedlings we use for our outstanding mahogany trees — which are lighter in weight than natural American mahogany and teak wood, but much harder than both species — are hard to obtain.
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When you buy a tree we will replant the tree 3 times after harvesting. Together, we will then plant a purchased tree 4 times over a period of 80 years. You then contribute to a continuous capture of CO2 throughout this period.
When you donate a tree, it will be harvested after 20 years. You will then be given the option to donate the purchase amount to a charity. With this, you both contribute to a better environment as well contributes to supporting a charity.