Protecting and Restoring Tamou
Since 2018 Tree Aid has been working with communities in the Tamou region of Niger to improve the environment and tackle poverty.
This project provides local people with the tools and training they need to protect the land and trees, and manage human-wildlife conflict.
Women are being supported with equipment and training to help them use tree products sustainably to earn an income.
3,000
farmers will be trained
to restore and protect
the land
40,000
trees grown in
local nurseries
10
women's enterprise
groups established
Why is this project needed?
Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries where almost three-quarters of the population live in extreme poverty. Hunger is a major issue as many families struggle to grow enough food on their degraded land.
Niger’s Park W is home to a vast array of wildlife. But as more trees are cleared to make room for farms, animals are being forced out of their homes and into local villages where they cause human-wildlife conflict. This is when displaced animals cause damage to people’s homes, crops, and cattle.
Our Aims
This project aimed to support women and children who are often the most vulnerable to hunger and poverty. Nutrition gardens were created and people received training on how to grow and care for moringa and baobab trees, providing nutritious food to 2,000 households.
We also worked with local authorities to influence policies and laws, helping to protect trees and promote the use of their products to make things like shea butter to sell. We supported communities with tools, training, and opportunities to sell their products in shops and kiosks.
Our Impact
Two years since the project began, locals have already grown 40,000 trees, half of which have already been planted in the community. 12 villages have established committees and plans to manage their land and trees. 770 farmers have been trained and are now restoring the land. And almost 2,000 people have learned how to prevent human-wildlife conflict, putting us ahead of target.
We have also supported women’s enterprise groups with the tools and training they need to help them process and sell tree products.
Our partners
