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FTFA's mission is to drive positive change in Africa's food systems, champion the preservation and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems, & lead by example as a premier development organisation dedicated to socio-ecological harmony and climate resilience

Earth overshoot days in Africa - Today, September 18th, marks Gabon's Earth overshoot day 🇬🇦If the entire world lived li...
18/09/2026

Earth overshoot days in Africa - Today, September 18th, marks Gabon's Earth overshoot day 🇬🇦

If the entire world lived like the average person in Gabon, humanity would require 1.4X Earths to sustain global resource consumption. While Gabon sits within the Congo Basin - the world's second-largest tropical rainforest - industrial logging is placing an unsustainable strain on these pristine forest ecosystems. 🌳🌱

The accelerating loss of primary canopy directly damages our planet's natural carbon sinks and advances global climate degradation.

Living within our planetary boundaries requires a shift to active forest restoration. By supporting community-led agroforestry and protecting ancient canopies, we can restore soil health and maintain ecological balance. Farming with nature, not against it, is how we move the date.

Beyond its famous pink heartwood, South Africa’s 2026 Rare Tree/Tree for Promotion (Phyllogeiton zeyheri) is a vital li...
17/09/2026

Beyond its famous pink heartwood, South Africa’s 2026 Rare Tree/Tree for Promotion (Phyllogeiton zeyheri) is a vital lifeline for bushveld biodiversity. The Red Ivory produces small, reddish, sugar-rich berries that offer an irresistibly sweet treat enjoyed fresh or dried by local communities.

In the wild, these delicious fruits create a bustling canopy feast for baboons, monkeys, nocturnal bushbabies (nagapies) and birds, while its flowers attract swarms of essential pollinators like honeybees and butterflies.

It is a true haven of sweetness and life in nature!

A single indigenous tree is never just a tree—it is an entire ecosystem. When FTFA hosts community planting days, we car...
16/09/2026

A single indigenous tree is never just a tree—it is an entire ecosystem. When FTFA hosts community planting days, we carefully select native species that welcome back birds, beneficial insects, and pollinators. These creatures are vital partners that naturally control pests and pollinate community food gardens.

Honouring the Life & Legacy of Susie Spies 🌱The FTFA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Susie Spies; a true pio...
15/09/2026

Honouring the Life & Legacy of Susie Spies 🌱

The FTFA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Susie Spies; a true pioneer of permaculture in South Africa, a visionary leader in the NW and EC, and a cherished friend to so many in our community. She leaves behind her daughter Danette, and her grandchild.

Susie’s contribution to sustainable farming and ecological regeneration transformed countless lives, landscapes, and communities over decades of dedicated work. She brought an extraordinary generosity of spirit to everything she did, leaving an indelible mark on the ecopreneurs she inspired and the movement she helped build. During critical transition periods, her wisdom, warmth, and steady mentorship helped shape our path forward.

"Susie was a foundational pillar for permaculture in South Africa and an incredible support to me personally during my leadership transition. Her guidance, grace, and deep love for the Earth transformed how many of us lead and grow." — Chris Wild, FTFA

We celebrate the gifts she brought into this world and honor the massive legacy she leaves behind. Her spirit continues to grow in every garden, project, and heart she touched. Rest in peace, Susie. Thank you for teaching us how to care for the Earth and each other. 💚

South Africa’s 2026 Tree of the Year, the Wild Olive, lives in an incredible home: our largest natural Wild Olive forest...
14/09/2026

South Africa’s 2026 Tree of the Year, the Wild Olive, lives in an incredible home: our largest natural Wild Olive forest thrives near the Vredefort Dome, the site of the world’s oldest and largest visible meteorite impact crater.

Beyond its cosmic connection, this tree is an absolute climate champion. Aggressively water-wise once established, its deep root system and leathery leaves allow it to comfortably survive heatwaves, severe winter frost and poor, rocky soil.

Celebrate South Africa's 2026 Tree of the Year by adding an evergreen icon to your water-wise garden.

Turning tough terrain into a thriving enterprise! ⛰️🌾Managing a farm on a steep, flood-prone hillside with highly errati...
11/09/2026

Turning tough terrain into a thriving enterprise! ⛰️🌾

Managing a farm on a steep, flood-prone hillside with highly erratic water access takes serious grit and ingenuity. But instead of letting these environmental bottlenecks hold them back, the Landezinye Farmers Co-Operative completely transformed their setup with some incredibly clever infrastructure upgrades!

By swapping traditional ploughing for permanent raised beds, they’ve successfully locked their soil in place against heavy rainwater erosion. They’ve also beaten water shortages by installing a 5,000L tank that automatically harvests municipal water during off-peak night hours. 💧🌙

With 240 newly planted trees boosting local biodiversity, we’re proud to partner with Shoprite’s We Act For Change Programme to support this journey of local ownership as they safely scale production and unlock their true commercial potential! 🙌

Globally prized as "Pink Ivory," the wood of South Africa’s 2026 Rare Tree/Tree for Promotion (Phyllogeiton zeyheri) is ...
10/09/2026

Globally prized as "Pink Ivory," the wood of South Africa’s 2026 Rare Tree/Tree for Promotion (Phyllogeiton zeyheri) is one of the most unique timbers on Earth. Ranging from bright rose-pink to deep crimson, its fine-grained heartwood is so extraordinarily dense that it actually sinks in water.

When properly seasoned wood from the Red Ivory is tapped, it rings with a clear, bell-like musical tone, while its bark historically yielded traditional purplish dyes.

Nature never ceases to amaze us with such exquisite living beauty!

Photo: David Becking, Tree SA. Retrieved from https://treesa.org/phyllogeiton-zeyheri/

Nourishing futures at Reutlwile Junior Secondary School! 🍏🌱This Arbor Week, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) teamed up wit...
10/09/2026

Nourishing futures at Reutlwile Junior Secondary School! 🍏🌱

This Arbor Week, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) teamed up with Empact to plant 50 fruit trees at Reutlwile Junior Secondary School.

These trees will do far more than green the school garden - they will provide fresh, healthy fruit and boost food security for the learners for years to come. A massive thank you to Empact for sponsoring this event and investing in the health, well-being and the environment of our youth! 🌳✨

Growing a greener KwaMhlanga! 🌳This Arbor Week, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) teamed up with Fortress to plant trees ac...
09/09/2026

Growing a greener KwaMhlanga! 🌳

This Arbor Week, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) teamed up with Fortress to plant trees across the KwaMhlanga community. Together, we planted 55 trees at each of these four incredible local sites, setting up green spaces for learners and community members:

🏫 Khayelitjha Primary School

🏫 Zakheni High School

🏫 Kgantsho Primary School

🤝 Sphiwe Okuhle Hub

A massive thank you to Fortress REI for sponsoring these tree-planting events and investing in environmental sustainability where it matters most.

Every tree planted today helps secure a healthier tomorrow for our youth! 💚

Did you know South Africa’s 2026 Rare Tree/Tree for Promotion, the Red Ivory (Phyllogeiton zeyheri), was once strictly r...
09/09/2026

Did you know South Africa’s 2026 Rare Tree/Tree for Promotion, the Red Ivory (Phyllogeiton zeyheri), was once strictly reserved for royalty? Known in Zulu tradition as umNini, its vibrant, pinkish-red heartwood was used exclusively by chiefs and kings like King Shaka to craft sacred ceremonial staffs and knobkerries.

Possessing this precious wood without royal permission was historically forbidden, reflecting how deeply revered this species has always been in African heritage.

This Arbor Month, let’s honour and protect a true royal treasure of our environment!

Photo: David Becking, Tree SA. Retrieved from https://treesa.org/phyllogeiton-zeyheri/

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