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Trees4Trees is a program of Yayasan Bumi Hijau Lestari (Sustainable Green Earth Foundation), a non-profit foundation founded in Indonesia. We are dedicated to fostering community forestry as a way to help the environment and reduce rural poverty by planting trees. Trees4Trees was registered in 2008 as a nonprofit focusing on tree planting programs. However, the organization started to plant trees in 2007.
The landowner where the tree is planted owns the tree. Their responsibility is to take care of the trees.
Trees4Trees works directly with farming communities across Indonesia to plant and care for trees. Each tree is documented through our monitoring system, and supporters receive verification of their contribution. Through an interactive online map, donors can see where their trees have been planted and the communities involved.
Through its tree-planting program, Trees4Trees supports both the environment and local communities by creating economic benefits for those who participate. Here are some of the benefits local communities gain:
- Free seedlings of high-value tree species that grow into valuable assets
- Training and support to maximize the value of the trees and improve their local environment
- Improved environmental conditions, including increased forest cover that helps reduce erosion and enhances air, soil, and water quality
- Employment opportunities through Trees4Trees nursery operations, which also provide high-quality seedlings for community forests
Trees4Trees plants a variety of productive and ecological tree species, including fruit trees, timber species, and native trees suited to local conditions. These trees help restore ecosystems while also providing long-term economic benefits for farmers and their families.
Trees are planted and maintained by local farmers and community groups. By working directly with communities, the program supports sustainable livelihoods while ensuring that trees are cared for and integrated into local farming systems.
Both individuals and organisations can support Trees4Trees. Individuals can contribute directly to tree planting initiatives, while businesses can integrate tree planting into their sustainability programs, products, or corporate partnerships.
You can help by donating to the cause. Trees4Trees is open to tree donations from both individuals and businesses or organizations. Individuals can donate trees through the page donation in this website or purchase products carrying the Trees4Trees™ logo. Businesses and organizations can conduct tree planting events or initiate tree planting programs in specific degraded areas. We also collaborate on environmental and social projects. If you have a project that aligns with our tree planting program or event, please send us a brief description. We’ll get back to you to discuss it further.
Each individual or organization that plants trees with us will receive an e-certificate with a unique number called a WIN (World Identification Number). This allows you to access information about your planted trees, including their location and the farmers who care for them.
The certificate will be sent to your registered email and includes the number of trees you planted, your WIN number, and a QR code. You can use it to visit your trees online through our website and see your contribution to a greener future.
Yes. Through initiatives such as Trees4Trade, businesses can associate their products, services, or transactions with verified tree planting. This allows companies to demonstrate measurable environmental impact while engaging customers in meaningful sustainability initiatives.
A WIN (World Identification Number) is a unique code used to track the location of the trees we plant. Every individual or organization that plants trees with Trees4Trees receives a WIN with their donation and can use it to visit their trees on our website through the map feature. Check it out!
Yes. Trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. However, the amount absorbed varies by species and growing conditions, so we use industry-standard methods to estimate the average CO₂ captured across our plantings. This provides a fair estimate of the impact of your donation.
While we do not issue certified carbon credits, we use conservative assumptions in our calculations. We therefore believe our estimates fairly represent the amount of CO₂ your donated trees will capture.
Trees4Trees™ is a not-for-profit, Indonesia-based charity. To keep our overhead low and maximize resources for our mission, we have not established a legal presence in other countries.
Trees4Trees works through a fiscal sponsor in the United States, allowing U.S.-based donors to make tax-deductible donations.
All donations are collected directly through PayPal and other digital payments, which are secure payment systems. Trees4Trees™ does not receive or retain credit card numbers or other sensitive financial information.
Every donation makes a difference. You can plant five trees in minimum or as many as you want.
Trees4Trees™ maintains an inventory of trees that have already been planted but not yet funded. Once we receive your donation, we assign one or more of these trees to you, along with a WIN (World Identification Number) to identify them.
This allows you to receive immediate credit for living trees, rather than waiting for the next planting season. Each tree in our inventory has been checked at least twice to ensure it is healthy before being assigned to your donation.
No. Trees4Trees™ uses seeds from various species that are sourced from natural seed stocks with known, superior genetic characteristics. These seeds are carefully selected and graded according to Trees4Trees™ standards, then grown in nurseries established by the organization.
From sourcing to final planting, the entire process is closely managed by Trees4Trees™ to ensure the best possible results for farmers while remaining within natural parameters.
There are two ways to find out where your trees are planted:
- Using your WIN (World Identification Number):
If you received a WIN with your e-certificate or product purchase, enter it in the WIN check field at the bottom of this page. You’ll be able to view your tree’s location on Google Maps. - Viewing all planting locations:
To explore all our planting sites, visit our map page. It features a Google Map showing all locations and the number of trees planted in each area. You can zoom in to see more details
Yes, you can plant trees in someone else’s name, in memory of someone, or as a gift. Simply let us know in the message box when making your donation. We can include your personalized message, which will appear on your tree map.
