Masjien Forest
We’re excited to announce the growing Masjien Forest in Congo, a result of our partnership with Go Forest, a dynamic organization founded in 2020 by Sarah Parent and Antoine Geerinckx, with a mission to plant trees, restore ecosystems, and inspire sustainable action across the globe.
Go Forest collaborates with experienced reforestation partners, combining nearly 15 years of expertise with fresh enthusiasm and a vision for a greener future. Their holistic approach focuses on accelerating nature recovery, ensuring that the right trees are planted and nurtured in the right places, and supporting local communities along the way.
That’s why we’re proud to have a structural collaboration with Go Forest in which we balance our daily activities with an offset and have been planting trees monthly since January 2024.
Together with Go Forest, we’re committed to creating a long-term impact by restoring biodiversity, promoting climate resilience, and empowering people to invest in nature. Our partnership aims to make sustainability more accessible for companies, communities, and individuals alike, inspiring them to take meaningful action and give back to our planet.
Our Masjien Forest is located in Ingung Kapia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We plant native species on degraded soils to restore biodiversity and create local jobs. Our reforestation program aims to prevent desertification and reduce pressure on DR Congo’s old-growth jungle through sustainable forest management and selective logging, primarily planting local tree species mixed with Acacia.
This project in Ingung Kapia supports 9 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Join us on this journey as we work hand-in-hand with Go Forest to grow a healthier, greener world, one tree at a time.
Did you know you can also buy a voucher to gift a tree from our non vending Masjien to nurture and grow our Masjien Forest? And not only that, all proceeds made through our non vending Masjien is used to plant trees. So everybody can participate and create change together!
We keep track of our impact with an impact board and yearly receive a blockchain certificate that represents our offset by a sustainability checker based in Leuven.
Deforestation and Reforestation
Deforestation has significant and far-reaching effects on our planet. It leads to the loss of biodiversity as countless species lose their natural habitats, pushing many toward extinction. The removal of trees also disrupts the carbon cycle, contributing to increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and accelerating climate change. Additionally, deforestation affects local communities, reducing access to vital resources such as clean water and fertile soil, and increasing the risk of flooding and soil erosion. The impact of deforestation is a global concern, affecting ecosystems, climate stability, and human well-being.
Reforestation plays a crucial role in counteracting the damaging effects of deforestation. By planting trees, we can restore lost habitats, protect biodiversity, and revive ecosystems that have been degraded. Reforestation helps sequester carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change by balancing the carbon cycle. It also stabilizes soil, prevents erosion, and enhances water quality, benefiting both local communities and wildlife. Additionally, reforestation creates jobs, supports sustainable livelihoods, and empowers communities to manage their natural resources responsibly.
Contact us to learn more about the effects of de- and reforestation during a Climate Fresk Workshop, which Masjien is certified for, or where to find or non vending Masjien today so we can plant trees together!
