Our campaign
With the rapid deforestation of trees our world is quickly changing. We are committed to fulfilling the promise of replanting the world one tree at a time. We need global action. Big change starts small. Clear cutting, industrial farming, and massive wide-spread fires have left miles of land lifeless. Incredibly diverse and vibrant jungles and forests have been reduced to dry and barren landscapes. There is no planet B. We help you to plant some trees: we do it in an agile, transparent and efficient way, thanks to blockchain technology. In this way, all contributors assume control of their trees planted around the globe. It’s a simple as that:
You buy 1 stick = You plant 1 tree with your name. We help you do it.
We will focus on six main statements:
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Trees help clean the air we breathe
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Trees filter the water we drink
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Trees provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity.
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Social Impact
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Health
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Climate
WHY ARE TREES so IMPORTANT TO THE ENVIRONMENT?
the air we breathe
Trees help to clean the air we breathe. Through their leaves and bark, they absorb harmful pollutants and release clean oxygen for us to breathe. In urban environments, trees absorb pollutant gases like nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide, and sweep up particles like dust and smoke. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide caused by deforestation and fossil fuel combustion trap heat in the atmosphere. Healthy, strong trees act as carbon sinks, offset carbon and reducing the effects of climate change.
the water we drink
Trees play a key role in capturing rainwater and reducing the risk of natural disasters like floods and landslides. Their intricate root systems act like filters, removing pollutants and slowing down the water’s absorption into the soil. This process prevents harmful waterslide erosion and reduces the risk of over-saturation and flooding. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Association, a mature evergreen tree can intercept more than 15,000 litres of water every year.
biodiversity
A single tree can be home to hundreds of species of insect, fungi, moss, mammals, and plants. Biodiversity is a concept that refers to the quantity, variety and variability of living organisms found in an environment. Depending on the kind of food and shelter they need, different forest animals require different types of habitat. Without trees, forest creatures would have nowhere to call home. Furthermore, forests with higher levels of biodiversity perform more functions, all of them with great utility at a global level.
From arborists to loggers and researchers, the job opportunities provided by the forestry industry are endless. We don’t just rely on trees for work, though. Sustainable tree farming provides timber to build homes and shelters, and wood to burn for cooking and heating. Food-producing trees provide fruit, nuts, berries, and leaves for consumption by both humans and animals, and pack a powerful nutritional punch.
social impact
health
Did you know that hospital patients with rooms overlooking trees recover faster than those without the same view? It’s impossible to ignore that feeling of elation you get while walking through a calm, quiet forest. Trees help reduce stress and anxiety, and allow us to reconnect with nature. In addition, shade provided by tree coverage helps protect our skin from the ever-increasing harshness of the sun.
climate
Trees help cool the planet by sucking in and storing harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into their trunks, branches, and leaves — and releasing oxygen back into the atmosphere. In cities, trees can reduce ambient temperatures by up to 8°C. With more than 50% of the world’s population living in cities — a number expected to increase to 66% by the year 2050 — pollution and overheating are becoming a real threat. Fortunately, a mature tree can absorb an average of 22lbs of carbon dioxide per year, making cities a healthier, safer place to live.