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Trees of various sizes grow, scattered on a steep hillside.
Ant Forest Ecological restoration of Yunnan snub-nosed monkey habitat and corridor. © TNC
Plant a Billion

Planting Trees in China's Yunnan Province

Restoring critical forest habitat for endangered species.

China’s Yunnan Province is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, home to lush mountain forests, vibrant cultures and iconic wildlife. These landscapes are home to the critically endangered Yunnan golden monkey and the beloved giant panda—species that rely on intact, thriving forests to survive.

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Fragmented Forests, Fading Wildlife

Yet, increased development and demand for wood products have fragmented these once species-rich forests into isolated patches. In Yunnan and Sichuan, golden monkeys now live in small, disconnected groups of trees, while giant pandas face shrinking habitats within nature reserves. At the same time, desertification in Inner Mongolia threatens to unleash sandstorms across northern China, and the Danjiang watershed—vital for millions of people’s drinking water—is under pressure from degraded land and rising temperatures.

Reforestation is key to reversing these trends. Healthy forests provide clean water, stabilize soil, regulate climate and offer safe havens for wildlife. They also support local communities by creating jobs and building resilience against climate change.

Reconnecting Forests in China

To address these challenges, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is implementing reforestation practices aimed at restoring and connecting forest habitats, improving water resources and capturing carbon to combat climate change. TNC has planted over 1,500 hectares of forest and over 2.5 million trees. These renewed forests have not only supported biodiversity and species habitat, they have also helped create jobs in surrounding communities.

By restoring these forests, we are helping ensure the future of endangered species, enhancing and protecting the quality of life for local communities and contributing to a healthier planet for humans and wildlife alike.

Yunnan Province
Planting here not only provides the benefits of forests, but also jobs for communities so they have the knowledge and skills to protect the ecosystem where they live
Yunnan Province
The forests of this area are the habitat of the Yunnan Golden Monkey. To expand and reconnect the monkey’s forest home, we are planting around exhisting habitat to reconnect.
Sichuan Province
The Plant a Billion projects in China bring employment opportunities to over one thousand local people in China.
Sichuan Province
The project lands are within the panda nature reserves and will extend habitats and recreate corridors for the iconic giant panda.

Planting Trees Across China Explore the map above by clicking on locations to learn more about our planting sites.