Original #TeamTrees team. by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
#TeamTrees
In May of 2019, a fan on Reddit suggested that MrBeast plant 20 million trees to celebrate reaching 20 million subscribers on YouTube. He listened.
On October 25, 2019, #TeamTrees launched with the audacious goal to crowdfund $20 million by 2020. $1, one tree.
The project starts
In 2021, Arbor Day Foundation kicked off the first #TeamTrees planting projects to deliver on the trust of more than 800,000 donors from around the world. True to its social roots, #TeamTrees keeps its supporters updated sharing news and planting stories across social media and its website.
Planting 20,000,000 Trees, My Biggest Project, Ever (2019-10-25/2019-10-25) by MrBeastArbor Day Foundation
Wondering where all the trees are being planted? Check out TeamTrees.org/Planting for the details.
Willamette River Basin Planting by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Willamette River Basin, Oregon, United States
Trees Planted: 500,000
This planting reestablishes forests to ensure clean drinking water for residents near the Willamette River, as well as improved water quality and habitat for wildlife dependent upon this area.
Aerial View of Planting Area (2022-01-21/2022-01-21) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
East Queensland, Australia
Trees Planted: 200,000
Ongoing replanting efforts are needed in this area due to the land being cleared for surface mining and agricultural use.
Man Smiling Holding Tree (2022-01-21/2022-01-21) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Reforestation efforts will help protect the area’s rare wildlife populations, including turtle species, wallabies, kangaroos, wombats, and koalas, as well as water leading to the Great Barrier Reef.
Planting up Mountain (2021-08-03/2021-08-03) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Andes Mountains, Peru
Trees Planted: 300,000
Native trees planted in this region ensure long-term climate resilience, water and land security, and community and biodiversity benefits. This ecosystem is critically important for people living in the area where restoration has been largely overlooked.
ADF Tree Sacs by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
The Great Green Wall, Senegal and Mali
Trees Planted: 3,840,000
Through one of #TeamTrees' largest planting projects, 100 million hectares of degraded land will be restored to combat desertification, drought, and food insecurity in the African Sahel.
Activities Trees for the Future in Senegal (2018-11-08/2018-11-08) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
One of the poorest regions in the world, this project will improve the lives of millions of Africans for generations to come.
Young Mangrove Trees by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Mozambique, Africa
Trees Planted: 952,007
After the large-scale loss of mangroves, #TeamTrees worked with local partners to plant and help to protect coastal communities from environmental disasters, improving fisheries, and removing carbon from the atmosphere.
Ready to Plant (2015-04-11/2015-04-11) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Portugal
Trees Planted: 10,000
Partnering with Gone West Global, the Arbor Day Foundation is planting trees across Portugal through the ‘Free Trees for Portugal’ initiative.
Portugese Woman Planting (2015-04-06/2015-04-06) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
This project aims to restore more than 30 sites affected by fire, deforestation, and invasive species back to their natural beauty. Areas benefiting from the work include Alentejo, Central Portugal, Lisbon, and Algarve.
Aerial View of Water (2020-07-15/2020-07-15) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Biak Island, West Papua, Indonesia
Trees Planted: 905,439
Biak Island is one of the poorest areas of Indonesia where subsistence farmers and fishers make up approximately 75% of the population.
Holding Tree Bundle (2021-05-10/2021-05-10) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
This project restores mangroves and tropical forests in the area while offering employment, income, and food security to up to 55 planters.
Woman Holding Seed Balls by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Kijabe Forest, Kenya
Trees Planted: 950,000
The Kijabe Forest planting helped to re-establish a sustainable water supply, habitat for wildlife, stabilize steep slopes prone to landslides, and secure livelihoods.
Seedlings in Water (2020-12-04/2020-12-04) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
Aquin, Haiti
Trees Planted: 850,000
The mangrove trees planted along the coast of southern Haiti will help to stabilize shorelines, improve water quality, provide a natural habitat for fish and other coastal sea life, and support coral reef health.
#TeamTrees Planting Update (2020-10-25/2020-10-25) by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
By the end of 2022, #TeamTrees aims to put more than 20 million trees in the ground across 6 continents, with millions more to come! 🌲🌳
TT Astronaut Thank you by Arbor Day FoundationArbor Day Foundation
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