Planting to learn: When pupils become guardians of tomorrow’s forests
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20.06.25
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In Nkoemvone, a lush village in southern Cameroon, the bell of the public primary school now rings for young trees as well. Thanks to the My Farm Trees project, 31 native tree species — from the precious bubinga to the coveted sapelli — are growing under the careful watch of students organized into small watering brigades. Between geography lessons, these budding gardeners measure sapling growth, explore the cultural value of forest species, and turn their schoolyard into a climate laboratory. Here, every root anchored in the soil is a reminder: learning also means protecting the future.
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