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Our tree planting project in Kiteto - Arusha Many of the beautiful and valuable indigenous forests in Tanzania are vanishing because of human activity. This disappearance of their habitat is disastrous for the wildlife that depends on these trees for their survival in the form of shelter and food. As a consequence, most of these animals and birds will become extinct. Illegal logging is an on-going problem as the farm owners (farmers and landowners) turn to charcoal making to supplement their incomes. The need by the population for charcoal is infinite. Uncontrolled fires are the biggest threats to the local forest. Muzuri projekt works with local communities living in remote areas to develop community-based forest monitoring, reforestation and restoration of degraded lands and river beds. The project will also introduce beekeeping as a locally new and innovative tool to protect forests from being burned down every year. Ultimately, the project will engage local people into active f...