Timberland and GreenNet reduce desertification in China

For five years Timberland Japan and GreenNet have partnered to reduce desertification in Horqin, China. Guided by the expertise and wisdom of GreenNet, Timberland Japan seeks to restore the desert’s grasslands by planting, and sustaining shrubs and trees while educating the local population on more sustainable farming practices. Consumers, employees, students and business partners unite in this ambitious effort to plant one million trees by 2010.

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Categorisations

Partnership types

Project funding; Provision of services / personnel

Regions / countries / territories

Asia: China

Global issues

Environment and climate change

Business sectors

Retail trade