How to Plant a Tree in South Africa
Trees have long been known to regulate the climate and to play a vital role in the ecosystem. With the threat of climate change, the South African government launched the Million Tree Campaign in 2007, and the United Nations Environment Program, along with the World Agro-forestry Center, created the Billion Tree Campaign in 2006. You can contribute to the cause by buying a tree or volunteering in South Africa. A few options are listed below.
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Buy a tree from the environmental website, Greenworks. Its "Plant A Tree for Life" page will lead you to a link where you can donate to the cause.
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Join BUNAC, an organization that hires volunteers to plant trees in South Africa, among other activities. No experience is required, and the program costs $2,000 to $3,000 for up to 13 weeks.
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Read about Food & Trees For Africa, established in 1990 by the Department of Welfare and the Public Benefits Department. There, you can buy a tree or apply for a volunteer position.
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Sign up for Projects Abroad, which has a natural reserve in South Africa. Other than planting trees, volunteers wrap trees to minimize elephant damage, remove alien plants and observe wildlife.
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Research other organizations. There are many volunteer abroad opportunities that are accessible online.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the project you're contributing to is a credible one. Contact someone from the organization by phone or e-mail first. If all else fails, perform an online search to learn what newspapers or other organizations have written about the program.
Traveling to another country can be overwhelming if you're unprepared. Schedule a doctor's appointment to make sure you're in great shape to brave the elements.
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