Planting Projects.

Flying Forest organise most of the planting directly. We also work with other established conservation groups such as The Sindisa Foundation.

Trees have been planted in three countries in Southern Africa: Namibia, Zambia and South Africa, and Flying Forest is always seeking out communities and schools which would benefit from programme of planting.

Flying Forest don’t just welcome contributors to visit the villages and schools where the trees are planted, we actively encourage you to do so. We believe the more interest there is in the projects the better. You will be able to see first hand how the trees are growing and see the benefit they bring to these communities. If you plan to visit, contact info@flyingforest.org for specific details.

Where we plant.

Namibia
Zambia
South Africa

Planting in Schools in Northern Namibia
Flying Forest has recently planted trees in partnership with two schools in Namibia. The two schools are Okangororosa Combined School, Omuthiya and Omboto Primary School, both in Northern Namibia near the Etosha National Park.

There are 308 pupils at Okangororosa school and 280 at Omboto., 49% of the pupils at Okangororosa have lost one or both parents.

The schools have planted a mix of trees including marula and acacia as well as wild plum, lemon and guava.

The saplings are each surrounded by a ‘wigwam’ of branches to protect them from the sun and animals. The branches will be used for new saplings when these trees become established.

The headmaster of Okangororosa school, Walter Hangula, says the trees were now “part of our family”. The teachers use the trees in their lessons on biology and the environment.

Discussions are under way about planting more trees and the setting up of a tree nursery.

Both schools would welcome visitors and would be proud to show off their trees. Anyone interested should email Walter Hangula wwhangula@yahoo.ca His mobile number is:0812950345.

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Kawaza Village, Zambia.
Flying Forest have partnered with Robin Pope Safaris to plant over 300 tree seedlings in and around Kawaza Village in Zambia. About 200 seedlings, a variety of fast-growing indigenous trees, slow-growing hardwoods and fruit tress were planted around the village. 100 seedlings were also planted at Kawaza Basic School. The village people have been taught about the different varieties of trees, how to care for each of the seedlings, and the benefits of conservation and reforestation. More trees will be planted later in the year.

Robin Pope Safaris was founded in 1986 and operate in the unspoilt South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, home to one of the greatest collections of wildlife in the world. They are pioneers of responsible tourism in Zambia and support many community projects besides the tree planting with Flying Forest.

The Kawaza School Fund was started by Jo Pope in an effort to improve conditions at Kawaza Basic School and since the late 80’s significant improvements have been made.

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Amakhala, South Africa.
Trees have been planted at The Amakhala Conservation Centre in the Amakhala Game reserve in the eastern Cape. The centre is about 45 minutes drive east of Port Elizabeth. The trees were planted by The Sindisa Foundation on behalf of Flying Forest.

The centre has an active programme of environmental education, vocational training and research. This enables children from local rural schools in the area and children’s charity groups to further their environmental education. They also host AIDS/HIV workshops facilitated by an AIDS/HIV counsellor.

Amakhala is named after the Xhosa word meaning Aloes, the prolific indigenous plant found in this uniquely diverse province.

The Sindisa Foundation is a UK registered charity founded in 2001, whose declared objective is to help address critical ecosystem conservation and rural development issues.

Sindisa has a wealth of experience of the environment, bio-diversity, ecology, forestry, and wildlife management.

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