Written by Natalie Low Ever wondered what happens behind tree planting? Is it as simple as just plopping seeds onto the ground? To unravel the hidden secrets, follow our Summer intern on a journey to one of EcoMatcher’s partners, Trees4Trees’ nursery sites in Indonesia, Bandung….
Discover the fascinating world of native and non-native trees and their impact on ecosystems. Uncover the vital role of native trees in supporting local biodiversity, while understanding the potential risks associated with non-native species. Trees are nature’s stalwart sentinels, providing essential oxygen, habitat for diverse…
Discover the incredible social and economic benefits of tree planting. From enhancing neighborhoods to reducing energy costs, trees bring prosperity and create a greener, healthier, and more vibrant world for all. Harness the power of trees for a sustainable future. One of the primary reasons…
Discover the importance of old-growth forests, their role in mitigating climate change, and the threats they face. Learn how individuals and organizations can contribute to their protection and preservation, ensuring a sustainable future for these invaluable ecosystems. Old-growth forests, the ancient woodlands that have evolved…
The corporate and charitable sectors have long practiced tree planting, as it has become a safe and unobtrusive strategy for the philanthropic arm of many large businesses. What started as PR fodder has now become an essential component of many companies’ sustainability plans. At the…
There is a growing understanding that the issue of climate change cannot be handled in a vacuum while the world strives to solve it. For long, there wasn’t much noise about the socio-political dimensions of climate change, because its interpretation focused only on biophysical aspects….
In maintaining the environment’s critical balance, trees perform a unique function. As the longest-living plant species in the world, they are not only crucial for survival but also act as a bridge between the past, present, and future. Tree planting was once upon a time…
Tree planting is one of the most widely proposed solutions to climate change, and for a good reason. Just one mature tree can absorb 25 kilograms of CO2 in a year. Another study found that forests act as a “carbon sink” capable of absorbing 7.6 billion metric…
Imagine walking into a lush green forest, silent except for the sounds of nature. You can see birds flitting from one branch to another, feel a cool breeze on your face, and hear leaves crunching underneath your feet. As you spend more and more time…
Trees are living, breathing historical records. They first took root a whopping 385 million years ago. For context, trees were around during the Ice Age and when the Pyramids of Giza were brand-new. They’re some of the oldest living organisms in the world and have…
In 2015, the United Nations decided to establish the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), 17 goals dedicated to building a more sustainable and equitable world. Every year since, governments, businesses, and enterprises have been encouraged to adopt one or more of these goals and use…
From exception to norm: that’s the trajectory that environmentally conscious people like you and us want the concept of “giving back to the planet” to take. At EcoMatcher, we know we’re not alone when we say we’d like more and more organisations to normalise both…
