It’s one of the core reasons why 8 Billion Trees is leading tree-planting efforts in the Brazilian Amazon alongside government agencies, rebuilding the forests that have been destroyed, using native seeds harvested by hand to ensure true biodiversity is preserved throughout all reforestation projects. Also engaged in spreading awareness, they have developed a carbon offset calculator as a free tool for anyone to use to learn more about not just their eco and carbon footprint, but the power of trees as well.
Why? You shouldn’t ever be forced to buy carbon offsets before you can learn about your emissions; once you learn about your individual ecological footprint you can instead donate directly to Eden’s projects which will carry out tree planting efforts that go far beyond just carbon sequestration.
This is why 8 Billion Trees also believes strongly in supporting Eden to expand their impact and reach. This has translated into more than 10 million trees being replanted in degraded areas around the world, in places like Madagascar, Mozambique, and Nicaragua, to name only a few of the countries where Eden is repopulating forests and working hard to change lives.
The power of trees: Restoring global harmony
Simply put, forests do more than look beautiful and provide habitats for countless species of plants and animals. Science shows that forests also play a crucial role in global weather cycles, actually creating and maintaining ‘rivers’ of water in the atmosphere.
A 2019 study, carried out by an international team of scientists, estimated that the world could support another 900 hectares of forests and that by planting these trees and establishing these ecosystems, the environment could naturally erase 205 gigatons of carbon emissions. Harnessing the power of trees is one of the best methods the planet currently has to counteract emissions.
In fact, experts around the world are working to develop ‘negative emission’ technology that erases greenhouse gases. But, tree planting programs (when done holistically and conscientiously) is a way to establish this goal without waiting for funding, new ideas, or bipartisan support… all while uplifting local communities around the globe.
By rebuilding rainforests that were slashed, burned, and cleared in the past, in addition to planting in other hotspots around the world, the trees from this partnership are providing a solution to many of the issues our planet is facing related to climate change and deforestation.
Eden is planting millions of trees every single year to serve as a powerful weapon that nature desperately needs to fight back against the increased droughts, wildfires, oceanic events, and other problems caused by the changing atmospheric structure.
By joining forces with Eden, 8 Billion Trees is using both funds and efforts to fight the carbon emissions that continue to cause severe weather events, as well as build awareness campaigns and tools like carbon calculators to further combat the destruction of the world’s climate and habitats.