One Tree Planted: Grow Queen is committed to creating a better planet- Each purchase of our Organic Plant Food will plant a tree in the Amazon Rainforest Basin.

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. In response One Tree Planted was created. 

One Tree Planted is a non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation efforts. Their mission is to make it easy for individuals and businesses to contribute to the restoration of ecosystems around the world by planting trees. They work with various partners, including local communities, NGOs, and reforestation organizations, to plant trees in areas that have been deforested or are in need of restoration due to environmental degradation, wildfires, or other causes.

They focus on transparency and accountability, ensuring that donations go directly towards planting trees and supporting related projects. They engage in projects in multiple countries, spanning various ecosystems, from forests to mangroves, aiming to combat climate change, restore biodiversity, and support local communities.

One Tree Planted conducts reforestation projects in various regions across the globe, targeting areas that have experienced deforestation or degradation for a variety of reasons. Here are some key regions and the reasons why reforestation efforts are crucial:

Amazon Rainforest:

• The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. However, it has faced significant threats from deforestation, primarily due to agricultural expansion, logging, and infrastructure development.
• Reforestation efforts in the Amazon aim to restore habitats for countless species, mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide, and maintain the ecological balance of the region.

Borneo and Sumatra:

• These islands are home to some of the world's most diverse tropical rainforests, including critical habitats for endangered species like orangutans, elephants, and rhinos.
• Deforestation driven by palm oil plantations, logging, and human settlement has severely fragmented and degraded these ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Reforestation projects here help rebuild wildlife corridors, protect endangered species, and support local communities.

Africa (including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Madagascar):

• Various regions in Africa face deforestation due to factors such as agricultural expansion, unsustainable logging, and climate change impacts like droughts and wildfires.
• Reforestation initiatives in Africa focus on restoring degraded landscapes, combating desertification, preserving watersheds, and improving the livelihoods of local communities by promoting sustainable land management practices.

North America (including the United States and Canada):

• Reforestation efforts in North America target areas impacted by wildfires, insect infestations, urbanization, and industrial activities.
• Planting trees in these regions helps restore ecosystems, prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and mitigate the effects of climate change by sequestering carbon and enhancing local resilience to extreme weather events.

Asia-Pacific (including Indonesia, India, and Australia):

• This region faces diverse challenges such as deforestation for agriculture, urbanization, mining, and wildfires exacerbated by climate change.
• Reforestation projects here contribute to biodiversity conservation, watershed protection, soil restoration, and climate resilience, while also providing socio-economic benefits to local communities.

Overall, One Tree Planted strategically selects project sites based on the urgency of restoration needs, ecological significance, potential for biodiversity conservation, and opportunities for community engagement and long-term sustainability. By addressing these diverse challenges through tree planting initiatives, the organization aims to restore ecosystems, mitigate climate change, and promote environmental stewardship worldwide.