Living Forests.
Cooler Planet.
Terra Viva VZW works to stop deforestation and slow global warming — protecting standing forests, restoring degraded land, and cutting the carbon that drives the climate crisis. Across Belgium and Europe.
Living Planet
We defend the forests and ecosystems all life depends on.
Solidarity
We stand with communities on the front line of climate change.
Sustainability
We promote lasting, nature-based solutions for a better future.
Climate Justice
We work for a fair transition that protects people and nature alike.
Hectares of tree cover lost worldwide in 2024 — the highest on record, an area the size of Italy.
Hectares of tropical primary forest lost in 2024 — the worst annual total ever recorded.
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Football pitches of tropical forest were destroyed every single minute in 2024.
Focused on Forests, Restoration and Climate!
Terra Viva VZW stands for the protection of forests and a stable climate. We are a Belgian non-profit with a European vision. Our goal is to unite institutions, scientists, and communities across Europe to protect standing forests, restore degraded land, and build a future where nature and people thrive together.
Raise Awareness
Share our message. Sign our petitions. Follow our campaigns.
Support Our Projects
Fund tree planting, forest monitoring, and EU climate advocacy.
- Forest protection through awareness and prevention.
- Reliable resources for schools, landowners, and communities.
- Support for reforestation, guidance, and nature-based climate action.
Support Our Recent Featured Campaign
Plant 50,000 Native Trees
Restoring native woodland across Belgium and Eastern Europe to rebuild habitat and capture carbon.
Protect Ancient Woodland
Securing and monitoring old-growth forest under threat from logging and land conversion.
How You Can Help
Support can take many forms. Every contribution — large or small — moves us closer to a world of living forests and a stable climate.
Ready to Help Forests Recover?
Every action counts. Our team connects volunteers, donors, and landowners with practical ways to protect forests and cut carbon.
Stories & News of Impact
New EU deforestation regulation moves forward
The European Commission is tightening rules requiring deforestation-free supply chains. Terra Viva VZW supports and monitors the process.
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Planting weekend in Ghent — what we learned
Thirty volunteers helped plant native saplings outside Ghent. Here's what worked, what we're improving, and how to join the next session.
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New partnership with three Belgian municipalities
Terra Viva VZW has signed cooperation agreements with Antwerp, Ghent, and Leuven to expand urban tree cover and local restoration.
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