About

30,000 Trees is an environmental restoration project in Cambodia, rooted in local leadership and practical learning. We work with communities to grow native trees, restore soil health and build the knowledge needed to care for trees long after planting day. Our main hub is in Ta Hen, Battambang, where nursery growing, composting, seed collection and vegetable production come together.


This small-scale project focusses on the Battambang and Siem Reap regions, with potential for expansion as funding allows. The initiative builds on the first planting of trees at the Cambodia Peace Gallery Garden in Battambang in January 2025.

Meet the project team

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    Sreyrath Soy

    PROJECT COORDINATOR

    Sreyrath coordinates planning and communication, stakeholder relationships, budgets and finance, staff logistics, documentation and reporting. She helps keep the project connected to the communities it serves and supports the Cambodian team’s leadership of day-to-day implementation.

  • Young man in yellow shirt and camouflage hat holding a small potted tree outdoors, with more potted trees on a table and green foliage in the background.

    Vannak

    COMPOST SPECIALIST

    Vannak leads the collection and management of composting materials and contributes to native seed collection and specialist germination. He also supports building and maintenance, reporting and hands-on teaching, helping share practical skills with the wider community.

  • Chork Ratana

    NURSERY CARETAKER

    Ratana looks after the nursery’s daily needs, including preparing and planting seedlings, keeping inventory records and watering trees. He also helps maintain facilities, report progress and teach others about growing and caring for trees.

  • Thy

    NURSERY AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT

    Thy, a Ta Hen resident with agricultural experience, joined the team in 2026 to help with everyday nursery work and guide volunteers. His local knowledge and practical support help strengthen the project’s long-term sustainability.

  • A man with a beard and short hair standing in a field, wearing a plaid shirt and a checkered scarf, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

    Simon Gue

    FOUNDER

    Simon founded 30,000 Trees and supports fundraising and the Cambodian team from the UK. The project’s practical implementation is increasingly led locally, with the Cambodian team shaping its next stage.

See our 2025—2028 Project Proposal

Download Project Proposal (PDF)
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Project objectives

  • Cultivate 30,000 native, rare, and medicinal trees in community sites, schools, and homes.

  • Train local communities, particularly families with disabilities, in nursery management, composting, and sustainable vegetable cultivation.

  • Develop simple educational materials on tree cultivation, composting, and vegetable gardening.

  • Partner with NGOs and faith-based organisations to promote forest regeneration.

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Sustainability & impact

The initiative fosters long-term environmental care by combining education with action. By empowering local communities with knowledge and tools, the project aims to create a replicable, low-cost model for ecological restoration and climate resilience in Cambodia.

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