# Burkina Faso reforestation initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/burkina-faso-reforestation-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-08T18:51:40.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 7. Burkina Faso has initiated several reforestation campaigns aimed at restoring vegetation cover and combating desertification. Early efforts in August 2026 included communal planting in Toécé and a private sector initiative by Hage Materials in Ouagadougou. The country subsequently expanded its scope through regional initiatives under the theme ‘One institution, one grove’, including projects at Nazi-Boni University, in Ioba province, and the Bindé commune. By early September 2026, efforts in the Bougouriba/Dolo region saw the departmental Water and Forests service planting 150 trees at Gnonnan Kam departmental high school and the Saptan General Education College to compensate for vegetation lost during road construction. This operation involved support from teachers, students, parents, and local volunteers. To support the national 2026-2027 reforestation efforts and the presidential initiative ‘L’heure patriotique pour reverdir le Faso’, the Centre de Formation Professionnelle aux Métiers Émergents Bangr Nooma (CFP-MEB) launched a plant sale running through September 30, 2026. The center is offering various species starting at 500 FCFA, including indigenous types like baobab and neem, and exotic species such as teak and flamboyant. CFP-MEB president Salif Nikiéma noted the center’s nursery holds over one million plants representing approximately 100 different species, with a specific focus on preserving threatened local species to protect regional biodiversity. ## Claims - The prefect of Guinguinéo stated that reforestation requires the involvement of everyone, not just forestry services. (single source) - The Guinguinéo reforestation campaign has set a target of 6,000 plants across 12 municipalities. (single source) - The Manga reforestation project at the departmental high school will include over ten local species, including shade and medicinal trees. (single source) - The commune of Manga aims to mobilize at least 50,000 plants by the end of the 2026 reforestation campaign. (single source) - Aboubacar Porgo emphasized the necessity of regular maintenance for the trees planted in Kelbo. (single source) - The detachment chief in Kelbo initiated the planting of 150 trees at the local health center. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Burkina Faso reforestation: CFPME-B launches plant sale CFPME-B has launched a promotional campaign in Burkina Faso, offering over one million plants from 100 species starting at 500 FCFA to support national reforestation and biodiversity efforts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-reforestation-cfpme-b-launches-plant-sale ### 2026-09-05: Burkina Faso advances reforestation through school plantings and plant sales Burkina Faso is advancing reforestation efforts through school planting programs in Dolo and Saptan, alongside a promotional sale of diverse tree species by the CFP-MEB center. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-advances-reforestation-through-school-plantings-and-plant-sales ### 2026-09-02: Burkina Faso communities launch reforestation and civic initiatives Youth and civic groups in Burkina Faso's Boulgou province are conducting reforestation and sanitation projects to support environmental restoration and community development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-communities-launch-reforestation-and-civic-initiatives ### 2026-08-31: Regional reforestation campaigns target thousands of new plants Regional reforestation efforts are expanding, with Guinguinéo targeting 6,000 plants and Manga aiming for 50,000 to combat climate change and desertification. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-reforestation-campaigns-target-thousands-of-new-plants ### 2026-08-21: Community reforestation initiatives launched in Chad and Burkina Faso Community groups in Chad and Burkina Faso have launched reforestation efforts, planting approximately 200 trees to combat climate change and honor local community figures. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-reforestation-initiatives-launched-in-chad-and-burkina-faso ### 2026-08-11: Burkina Faso launches regional reforestation campaigns Burkina Faso has launched regional reforestation campaigns under the theme ‘One institution, one grove’ to restore vegetation cover through university and provincial planting initiatives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-launches-regional-reforestation-campaigns ### 2026-08-02: Burkina Faso expands reforestation with community, corporate planting Burkina Faso’s reforestation drive saw the Toécé community plant 200 trees and Hage Materials plant 300 trees in Ouagadougou, aiming to restore vegetation and combat desertification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-expands-reforestation-with-community-corporate-planting --- Cite as: Burkina Faso reforestation initiatives. 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