More specifically, I found a group that is referenced by the acronym TIST. This group helps out countries such as Kenya and India in many different ways. For example, the farmers in said countries have to resort to cutting down trees in order to obtain more farm land. When they cut down the trees it leads to more damage then it does successful crop production. When the trees are cut down, it exposes the ground to harsher conditions, such as strong winds and immense heat and drastic rainfalls; all of which will eventually lead to some type of erosion of the top layer of soil. This is where TIST comes in. TIST helps out the countries listed above and many others by going into the countries and planting trees. The planting of these trees provides shade and protection for the soil which ultimately leads to more plentiful crop life. Along with helping the biodiversity in these countries TIST tries to help out as much as they can with diseases such as aids. This may not have to do directly with biodiversity but if TIST can help sustain the lives of people, then it will most definitely lead to more biodiversity.
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These people are using agricultural practices that are safe on the land, by using natural fertilizers and available tools.
A group of women working together to plant trees in their community. Their small contribution will be a big change in the biodiversity in their country.
SOURCES
http://www.tist.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TIST_Reforestation_Project
http://www.tist.org/tist/projects.php
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