FAQ's - Why Trees?

1.) Why should I plant trees rather than doing something else?
2.) How much impact does one tree planted by me creates?
3.) How many trees do I need to plant to offset my carbon footprints?

1.) Why should I plant trees rather than doing something else?

"Trees are humanity's greatest ally in the fight against climate change." - Leo DiCaprio

Tree planting is a valuable and worthwhile project that has numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. Trees improve air quality, reduce carbon dioxide levels, provide habitat for wildlife, and enhance the beauty of communities. In addition, tree planting is relatively easy to implement and can have a lasting positive impact on the environment, society, and economy. Planting trees is a simple yet impactful way to make a difference and contribute to the health and well-being of our planet.

 

2.) How much impact does one tree planted by me creates?

  • Produces oxygen for a family of 4 per year.
  • CO2 emissions of driving a car about  480 kilometers (300 miles)
  • Generate cooling effect of 10 room size ACs.
  • Restore forests, improve wildlife habitats, rejuvenate rivers
  • Provide employment to local communities, ensuring their socio-economic sustainability.
  • Carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation

3.) How many trees do I need to plant to offset my carbon footprints?

It depends on your carbon footprints. According to the World Bank, in 2019, the average person in India was responsible for generating approximately 1.9 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. This is lower than the global average of 4.9 metric tons of carbon dioxide per person and significantly lower than the average emissions of people in many developed countries, which can be upwards of 20 metric tons of carbon dioxide per person.

As a general rule of thumb, it is estimated that one mature tree can absorb around 22 kgs of carbon dioxide per year. To offset 1.9 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, you would need to plant approximately 39 trees in your lifetime.

A Family of four need to plant around 150 trees over their lifetime to offset their carbon footprints.

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