Throwing seeds, growing forestsSeedballs Kenya
Our partner transforming Kenya’s deforested landscapes — one seedball at a time
What they do
Seedballs Kenya takes an innovative approach to reforestation — turning native seeds into self-contained, throw-and-grow capsules. Each seedball is coated in recycled charcoal dust, which protects it from birds, insects, and drought until the rains arrive. Then, the seed has everything it needs to grow.
By making tree planting this simple, they’ve opened the door to large-scale restoration — even in dry, remote, or overgrazed areas where traditional methods fall short.
Here’s how they do it:
• Seedballs, not seedlings: No digging, watering, or follow-up care required
• Native species only: Trees and grasses that belong in the ecosystem and thrive in local conditions
• Massive reach: Scattered by hand, vehicle, or air to restore large areas efficiently
• Low waste, low cost: Made using upcycled charcoal dust — no plastic, no packaging, no fuss
It’s a small, soil-ready solution with the power to reshape entire landscapes — and it’s already working.
Why reforesting Kenya matters
Kenya is one of the world’s great biodiversity hotspots — home to thousands of species found nowhere else on Earth. But that incredible richness is under threat. Years of deforestation have stripped huge areas of land, putting wildlife at risk, disrupting rural communities, and accelerating the impacts of climate change.
Reforesting Kenya means more than planting trees. It means:
• Restoring ecosystems that support elephants, giraffes, pollinators, and people
• Protecting water sources by stabilising rivers, wetlands, and watersheds
• Rebuilding soil health in overgrazed and drought-prone areas
• Strengthening resilience in communities facing an uncertain climate future
It also means backing bold ideas. For too long, tree planting has relied on outdated, high-cost methods. Seedballs Kenya is breaking that mould — with a fast, low-cost, scalable approach that’s already proving its power on the ground.
How you help
Thanks to the incredible support of our Rewild Members, Reforest Nation has funded the distribution of 4.4 million seedballs in Kenya. Based on germination rates, we estimate this will help grow around 2 million native trees — regenerating soil, reviving biodiversity, and giving nature a second chance.
This contribution supports:
• Restoring native forests: Providing long-term habitat for birds, insects, and large wildlife
• Scaling climate action: Helping cool the planet by sequestering carbon through natural growth
• Supporting local communities: Making tree planting accessible through schools, groups, and public land
Together, we’re helping grow forests where once there was bare earth — and proving that even small seeds, scattered widely, can spark big change.
Visit Seedballs Kenya’s website here to learn more about their brilliant work — and if you can, support them directly.
