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Freetown Plants 1 Million Trees in Green Mission

2/28/2025

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Freetown, Sierra Leone, is on a green mission, having planted over a million trees since 2020 through the “FreetownTheTreeTown” initiative. With a goal of 5 million trees by 2030, this project combats climate issues like flooding and landslides. The community, especially women and youth, plays a vital role, achieving an impressive 80% tree survival rate, backed by nearly $3 million in funding.

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Story summary

Freetown, Sierra Leone, is on a green mission, having planted over a million trees since 2020 through the “FreetownTheTreeTown” initiative. With a goal of 5 million trees by 2030, this project combats climate issues like flooding and landslides. The community, especially women and youth, plays a vital role, achieving an impressive 80% tree survival rate, backed by nearly $3 million in funding.