By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Coordinator
Dear Project Supporters,
Your ongoing support is helping reverse deforestation in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The photo above was taken just this morning on Bathurst Highway. The photo below was taken in June of 2018 when the seedlings were planted. Based on the two photos you can see the great improvement in the growth of the trees.
By restoring vegetation and trees, we are helping to combat global warming and helping to reduce runoff water from the hills. The trees will help to reduce landslides and rockslides that have resulted in the loss of life. Reforestation is essential for the overall health and quality of life in the community.
Your support is much appreciated as we continue to follow the steps recommended by the local Environmental Protection Agency for reforestation. Going forward, we are looking at the possibility of starting a new tree planting project somewhere along the peninsular highway. We encourage you to consider starting a monthly recurring donation here to help continue this reforestation project. Even a few dollars a month will go a long way. Please also share this with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.
With great appreciation,
Amy & The Develop Africa Team
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