Our first opportunity to give back to the planet, and among all the great organizations out there, we decided to begin by planting trees in the Amazon Rainforest with One Tree Planted. 40 trees aren't a lot compared the number of trees out there, but this is only the beginning.
Why plant trees? By planting trees, we protect animal habitats. The Amazon is home to many rare species, including tapirs, spider monkeys, jaguars, and caiman. Planting more trees protects their habitats and their homes.
This tree planting project will help protect the Amazon's biodiverse primary forests and restore degraded land. The partners of One Tree Planted will work with local farmers to establish sustainable agroforestry using shade-grown cocoa, native tree species, and productive timber species. They will also provide training and technical assistance for participants in the sustainable agroforestry model.
With the world’s largest rainforest ecosystem, the Amazon Rainforest spans 9 countries and is home to iconic species like the Jaguar, Macaw, Amazon River Dolphin, Black Spider Monkey, and Poison Dart Frog. By holding an estimated 90-140 billion metric tons of carbon, its forests play a critical role in the fight against climate change. Unfortunately, due to logging, unsustainable agriculture, and forest fires, it’s also a high risk zone for deforestation and degradation.