Working to alleviate poverty and preserve the natural environment in Africa for present and future generations through support for community tree planting

Registered Charity Number 295731

PATIA was established as a result of an inspiring talk given by the founder of the Kenyan Green Belt Movement, Wangari Maathai, at a conference in London.

The importance of trees
Trees provide:

- fruit and nuts
- leaves and pods for fodder
- bark for medicines and resins for chemicals
- roots for flavourings
- fibres for making ropes
- twigs and branches for kindling
- wood for building construction, carving and making charcoal
- branches for thatch
- poles for building and fencing
- habitats for animals, plants and insects
Many native African trees are capable of 'fixing' nitrogen through nodules
on their roots. Such trees can be planted to assist the growth of crops
(agro-forestry) and prevent erosion.

How you can help
We welcome your support whether you would like to make an individual
donation or would like to become involved in fund-raising for a specific project.
We can supply details of individual small projects and feedback as the project progresses.
Long-term support helps us to plan for the future. If you would like to help
in this way you might like to complete a Bankers order form.
If you are living in the UK and pay tax at the standard rate or more we can
claim an extra 28% from the Inland Revenue at no cost to yourself if you
complete a Gift aid form.
You can print off the forms from this site and send them to the address below:

Plant a Tree in Africa
48 Churchward Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire SN2 1NH
UK

Cheques should be made payable to: Plant a Tree in Africa.