The International Small Group Tree Planting Program

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2007-07-09

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The International Small Group Tree Planting program (TIST) empowers small groups of subsistence farmers in countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and India to reverse the devastating effects of deforestation, drought, and famine. Since 1999, TIST participants have been identifying local sustainable development goals that include tree planting and sustainable agriculture. TIST creates a communication and administrative structure that also addresses health (including HIV/AIDS), education, and nutrition. TIST expects to provide long-term revenue for the Small Group participants through the sale of greenhouse gas credits (GhG).

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Carbon sequestration, Deforestation, Income generation, Ecological restoration, Biodiversity, Payments for environmental services, Forest ecosystems, Reforestation, Agricultural ecosystems

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