Are the Trees in TeamTrees Planted Round the World?

The internet exploded with the news of a massive fundraising campaign called #TeamTrees which aims to plant 20 million trees by January 2020. Initiated by YouTuber MrBeast and supported by dozens of other creators, this fundraiser has already passed its original goal of raising $20 million in just two months. The question now is: where will all these trees be planted?

The Tree-Planting Initiative by TeamTrees

The focus of this initiative is to plant 20 million trees in different parts of the world. The intent is to help mitigate climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, improving air quality, and protecting the natural habitats of threatened species. The trees will be planted in areas of high deforestation rates and minimal reforestation efforts or in areas affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires, and floods.

Planting Trees Across the Globe

The team behind #TeamTrees has pledged to plant trees where they are needed the most, and this may include different regions and countries across the world. So far, the locations to receive tree-planting support include Latin America, Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe.

In North America, the campaign has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to help plant trees across the United States. Meanwhile, in Europe, donations will be directed to Europe's largest tree planting initiative, the Trillion Trees Campaign, which is supported by the World Wildlife Fund and BirdLife International. In Asia, a partnership with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is expected to fund tree planting efforts in India and China.

Africa will also benefit from the #TeamTrees campaign, with the Youth Agroforestry and Livelihoods Development Organization (YALD) being a partner in Kenya, and African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) receiving support to plant trees across the continent.

Finally, in Latin America, the trees will be planted through a partnership with One Tree Planted, a charity that has been planting trees across North, Central and South America since 2014.

Conclusion

The #TeamTrees campaign has truly garnered global participation, with many corporations and influencers donating to the cause. With tree planting locations all over the world, this initiative represents a global effort to aid the planet in removing carbon from the atmosphere and restoring natural habitats. Although the campaign has already surpassed its original goal, it is important to continue to support this movement, because every tree planted assists in the fight against climate change