Tree Survival & Methodology
Survival across our programmes is 85%. It is counted per project: the trees found alive at a check, out of the trees planted, using each tree's geo-tagged record. Field visits with photos and satellite checks confirm what is on the ground, and saplings that don't survive are replaced.
How survival is counted
- Survival is the share of planted trees found alive at a check, counted per project.
- Each tree has a geo-tagged record from planting, so every count ties back to a location.
- Field visits with photos and satellite imagery are used to check sites.
- Saplings that don't survive are replaced during the care period.
- The 85% figure is program-wide; each client receives the survival figure for their own project.
What it changes
- Native species: Trees chosen for the local climate and soil survive better than imported ones.
- Site preparation: Soil, water and protection planned before the first sapling goes in.
- Local care: On-ground teams and communities water, weed and protect young trees.
- Regular checks: Field visits and satellite views catch problems early.
How it works
- Plant and geo-tag each tree
- Care: watering, weeding, protection
- Field checks with photos
- Satellite checks
- Replace losses, report survival
Frequently asked questions
What is your survival rate?
85% across our programmes, counted per project from geo-tagged tree records.
How is survival calculated?
As the share of planted trees found alive at a check, counted per project using each tree's geo-tagged record.
What happens if a sapling dies?
Saplings that don't survive are replaced during the care period.
How are trees checked?
Through field visits with photos and satellite checks of each site.
Do we get survival figures for our own project?
Yes, each client receives the survival figure and records for their own programme.
Why does survival matter?
Many plantation drives never check what survives. Survival shows whether a programme actually grew a forest.
Talk to our team to plan your programme.
