Project in Borneo

The goal: reforestation

In Borneo, the rainforest has been massively displaced and barren wastelands have emerged. We support the reforestation of these areas according to the principles of agroforestry. We are convinced that sustainable reforestation only works if the local population also benefits economically.

The agroforestry concept

The concept is based on three pillars:

1. Planting fast-growing trees, which are also in demand from the timber industry.
2. The cultivation of intercrops: Fruit, vegetables or even cocoa, coffee and spices are planted between the trees so that the population benefits directly.
3. The principle of regenerative agriculture: the use of different plant species improves soil quality, biodiversity and productivity in a natural way.

TV report about the project

Why is the rainforest in Indonesia disappearing? The Deutsche Welle report illustrates the background – above all the lack of prospects for economically sustainable use of the ecologically valuable local forests. Local people are being enticed to mine dangerous gold and agricultural companies are converting vast areas of forest into palm oil plantations.

How can this be tackled? Our project partner Fairventures Worldwide has an ambitious plan with the project “100 million trees for Borneo” and is bringing forests back to where they once were, with a sustainable source of income for participants in the project.

Our partner: Fairventures Worldwide

The reforestation in Borneo is organized by the Stuttgart-based NGO Fairventures Worldwide . Fairventures specializes in the large-scale reforestation of degraded land for the benefit of the local population. The organization supports the local population with expertise and market access for their products.