The Word Forest Organisation is an extraordinary charity, based just over the hill from the Sid Valley in Tipton St John:
We are an environmental and education charity based in the UK that works to combat the devastating effects of global warming and climate change by planting fast growing trees in the tropics, predominantly food bearing. To assist the communities that help us, we also support women’s empowerment, build classrooms and facilitate education. We raise environmental awareness and plant trees in the UK too.
The charity was formed in April 2017 with the knowledge that the wellbeing of the planet and the wellbeing of the tree planting communities were intrinsically linked. The charity objects being to promote sustainable development with the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources. To also include the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
You can visit The Word Forest Organisation UK registered charity website – and the latest news, including:
Renewed Spaces, Renewed Learning is all about building the Kundeni Primary School in Kenya and the Permaculture Training Centre in Garashi – and planting trees:
As an innovative reforestation initiative they also planted 4,000 trees per classroom built, either on the school compound or very nearby, which in a few short years would give shade and protection from the weather, reduce damage from flooding, provide safe habitats for wildlife, produce fruit and nuts for the children and clean the air we breathe all over the world.
The piece Beyond Buzzwords: A Straight-Talking Guide to Carbon Drawdown That Cuts Through the Greenwash looks at an impressive new guide:
From direct air capture to farming smarter and reforesting the tropics, carbon drawdown is no longer the stuff of academic journals or green tech expos, it’s the frontline of our collective climate response.
But which solutions are actually viable and which are energy-intensive distractions dressed up in eco-hype? A Comprehensive Guide to Carbon Drawdown Technologies, produced by Word Forest in collaboration with environmental scientists, Oxford researchers and sustainability consultants, is a critical new publication that tackles this very question.
The 56-page report doesn’t shy away from the complex truth: there is no silver bullet. Instead, it presents a rigorous, accessible comparison of 14 carbon drawdown methods, from high-tech mineralisation and ocean alkalinity to more grounded solutions like ecosystem restoration and tropical tree planting. Each method is analysed using a traffic-light system, rating its cost, complexity, and carbon capture potential.
And finally, we learn How Christmas Is Celebrated In Rural Kenya:
Christmas in rural Kenya is a joyous occasion, marked by unique traditions, heartfelt gratitude, and a spirit of togetherness that brings communities closer. This article combines reflections from two distinct parts of Kenya – Garashi and Rusinga Island – to paint a vivid picture of how this special day is celebrated. Both contributions offer an authentic glimpse into the festive season as experienced by the Mothers of the Forest and their communities, supported by Word Forest.
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