Reforestation & Ecosystem Restoration
At Greener Ethiopia, we believe restoring Ethiopia’s forests and natural ecosystems is the foundation for climate resilience, water security, biodiversity renewal, and sustainable livelihoods.
What We Do
Plant native tree species across degraded lands and watershed zones.
Restore watersheds to protect rivers, springs, and groundwater safeguarding water sources for communities, wildlife, and agriculture.
Establish biodiversity corridors to reconnect fragmented wildlife habitats and support ecosystem recovery.
Capture and store carbon through large-scale afforestation contributing to climate change mitigation.
Monitor and maintain newly planted forests to ensure survival and long-term ecosystem stability (e.g. replanting, fire prevention, community stewardship).
Our key activities
Native Tree Seedling Production
Grow climate-resilient indigenous seedlings in community nurseries to support large-scale planting efforts.
Community-Led Tree Planting
Mobilize local communities, schools, and youth groups to plant trees in degraded lands, watersheds, and biodiversity zones.
Watershed Rehabilitation
Stabilize soil and water systems through terracing, gully protection, grass planting, and check-dam construction.
Biodiversity Corridor Development
Reconnect fragmented habitats by planting native species that support wildlife movement and ecological balance.
Forest Maintenance & Monitoring
Ensure long-term forest survival through regular follow-ups, replanting where necessary, fire prevention, and protection systems.
Carbon Sequestration Management
Measure and document carbon capture from restored forests to contribute to climate-change mitigation solutions.
Why It Matters
Ethiopia’s forests are essential for climate stability, clean water, fertile soil, and biodiversity. Decades of deforestation have led to severe land degradation, water scarcity, declining agricultural productivity, and loss of wildlife habitat. Restoring forests is fundamental to reversing ecological damage, protecting vulnerable communities, and strengthening climate resilience for future generations.
Our Impact
Restored degraded watersheds, improving water flow and groundwater recharge.
Increased biodiversity through the planting of native species and the creation of wildlife corridors.
Sequestered significant amounts of carbon, supporting climate-change mitigation.
Improved soil stability, reducing erosion and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Mobilized local communities to take ownership of forest conservation and long-term stewardship.
Join us whether through a donation, volunteering, or community-based stewardship. Together, we can transform bare hills and degraded lands into thriving forests that support communities, climate, and nature.