Just Trees Official Blog
The word ‘tree hero’ is an umbrella term used by Just Trees for people who go above and beyond to save various tree species on earth. From people who start tree planting campaigns like Felix Finkbeiner, or are active participants…
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We all have our favourite species to use in projects and every tree offers a unique set of functions and aesthetic value to a design. But what is the potential of trees left unattended by humans? We bring you some…
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In June 2018, the 9th annual Cedar planting day took place on a nippy Saturday morning. The Just Trees team, along with Cape Nature, spearheaded a group of 80 people, children and adults alike, up a rocky mountain armed with…
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In a world where skyscrapers and concrete buildings take up most of the spaces that we live in, could forest bathing be the therapy session that we really need? The author of the non-fiction novel “Forest Bathing: How Trees Can…
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For many nine year-olds the future of the world might not be one of their most prominent concerns. Felix Finkbeiner, however, is the exception. This now twenty year-old, originally concerned with the livelihood of his favourite animal, the polar bear,…
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You’ve already met our staff member, Beven Ndemera, our fellow tree loving Assistant Nursery Manager from Zimbabwe. But we have so many more talented and passionate members of our team working tirelessly on the Just Trees farm who deserve some time…
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In South Africa, both us and our landscapes are up against a wide range of climates and environmental factors. One such factor that is tough for any to avoid is that of wind. In fact, South Africa is so windy…
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This year marks a decade since the death of the incredible Masanobu Fukuoka (1913-2008), the Japanese farmer and philosopher, most known for his 1975 book The One-Straw Revolution. Fukuoka pioneered the concept of “natural farming” or “do-nothing farming”, a philosophy…
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We thought it was high time that our readers get to meet the incredible team here at Just Trees. So once a month we’ll be featuring a different staff member and this month we start with Beven Ndemera! 32 year…
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You may have noticed on our social media platforms some information regarding the ways in which planting certain trees in specific places will not only transform a landscape, but also make significant impacts on buildings and the people who live…
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