How a single city aims to plant a million trees in two years
In short: Freetown, Sierra Leone, is undertaking an ambitious urban reforestation project. This video explores how the city plans to scale up vegetation to combat erosion and boost biodiversity.
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr leads a mission to increase Freetown's vegetation by 50 percent within a two-year timeframe. The initiative focuses on more than just initial planting; it emphasizes the long-term growth of trees and community involvement in the process.
The project serves three primary goals: stabilizing eroding riverbanks, increasing local biodiversity, and contributing to the global carbon sink. By involving residents, the city aims to turn a large-scale environmental goal into a shared civic responsibility.
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