Can planting trees really make a difference?
Yes, over an average 70 year lifespan of a tree, it will trap about 1.3 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. That is roughly the emissions that would result from a road trip from Maine to California. That more than offsets the carbon emitted from the production of electricity used to power a computer during its average life span. Q: How do you ensure the trees needed to sequester the carbon will be planted and managed sustainably? A: Our reforestation partners work with the forestry project developers and supporters to ensure, among other things, that the management practices are sound, the project results are properly analysed and documented, and that project management can ensure that they will be able to maintain their oversight for the useful life of the planting. In addition, the reforestation methodologies and results are 3rd-party audited to confirm and accredit the emissions reductions.
