More than 98% of Haiti’s forests have disappeared. Rising agricultural output, cattle farming and deforestation in order to collect firewood have cut deep into Haitian forests. Degraded soils prone to desertification and soil erosion have made the regrowth of woodlands – the habitat of many local species on the brink of extinction – difficult to administer. Treeapp's reforestation in Haiti specifically focuses on agroforestry to sustainably feed the Haitian population, meaning that existing forests are maintained and looked after rather than exploited. Treeapp's planting partner also focuses on reducing the Haitians’ reliance on charcoal and implementing alternative fuel sources such as efficient dry wood stoves and solar parabolic stoves.

The Haiti Reforestation Project implements agroforestry systems in order to protect watersheds and improve food security. The project equips local farmers with the tools and education to successfully grow and maintain local tree nurseries and forests.

A strong emphasis is set on strengthening autonomous management practices for communities in the area so that native residents become stewards of their own forests.

In addition to reforestation activities, the Treeapp planting partner advocates for the maintenance and upkeep of existing forests.Traditional slash- and-burn practices are replaced by more sustainable forestry methods. Charcoal required for cooking fuel has been replaced by solar parabolic stoves and dry wood stoves in order to protect the local woodlands.

Tree take a number of saplings from their Tree nurseries and plant on local-community-owned land.

To ensure their saplings are on track and growing well, Treeapp perform the following:

• Monthly updates on site developments
• Phone, video, drone and satellite imagery to see the sapling and tree growth
• Regular calls with local community, to follow up on planting seasons, current activities, and planned site expansions

The Haitian Reforestation Project results in the higher production of fruits and nuts, contributing to both subsistence farming and commercial agroforestry activities for the local communities.

A total of 22 different species are planted in Treeapp projects.

Apart from the fruits that the trees produce, their roots create a habitat for microorganisms which fertilize agricultural grounds, improving soil fertility for root vegetables to grow. Increasing the number of trees in areas that are relatively bare in forest cover also promotes soil stabilization, preventing landslides and soil erosion caused by storms and flash floods.

Lastly, forests also act as carbon sinks, absorbing large quantities of carbon and therefore mitigating the effects of climate change.