Plant A Tree From Your Computer

Tree-Nation is a project that aims to buy trees in Africa to prevent desertification. Based in Barcelona, they are hoping to plant 8 million trees in Niger in the shape of a giant heart (for some reason, though it would look cool from space). At the time of writing they have planted 708 trees, which people have bought. There are 4 types to buy, from €10 to €75

It might be best if they explain it for themselves:

“Desertification is potentially the most threatening ecosystem change impacting livelihoods of the poor” (UNCCD). It is about land degradation caused by CLIMATE CHANGE and human-induced factors. By planting a tree you will make a difference by helping to create a giant heart in Niger, the poorest country in the world, and one of the most affected by desertification. see project.”

Where can you buy a tree?

Tree-Nation isn’t the only site that allows you to buy trees, Trees for the Future are much cheaper at around 10 cents for locations around the world, or for $1 in America with American Forests.

What are the benefits of planting trees?

• Fighting poverty
• Stops Desertification
• Produce Fruits, Medicines, Alimentation, …
• The root system draws water to the surface
• Regenerate the soil
• Increases land’s productivity
• Improve Agricultural practices
• Off-sets CO2 levels
• Counteract Climate Changes

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Source: TechCrunch

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