Muthabron LiKhair Foundation for Environment & DevelopmentWhy do we plant trees?
What trees give Iraq's towns and villages: shade and cooling, a barrier against dust, protected soil, and a home for birds.
A tree is not only decoration. Every tree that is planted and cared for until it grows works for its neighbourhood for many years.
What trees do
- Shade and cooling: a tree-lined street is cooler than a bare one in summer, and shade eases the heat of homes and pavements.
- A barrier against dust and wind: rows of trees slow the wind and catch some dust before it reaches homes.
- Protected soil: roots hold the soil so less of it erodes, and plant cover slows desertification.
- Cleaner air: trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, and their leaves catch some pollutants.
- Life for birds and bees: trees are a home and food for many creatures.
- A livelihood: fruit trees in orchards are income for families.
Why follow-up matters
A sapling needs regular watering and protection in its first year. That is why the foundation follows every tree with photos and its location, and donors see their tree's condition in the app.
How to take part
Donate a tree, volunteer with the planting and watering teams, or plant a tree yourself and record it in the app.
Last updated: 6 November 2026