Madagascan Mangroves

Mangrove trees, which grow along saltwater coastlines in tropical regions, are epic carbon suckers and storers. They can be up to 10 times more efficient than terrestrial ecosystems at absorbing and storing carbon in the long-term.

Our awesome partners, Eden Reforestation, have hired and trained local villagers to plant hundreds of millions of native mangroves in magical northwestern Madagascar. With your help, they want to plant hundreds of millions more.

As well as absorbing a whole load of CO2, this project also provides income for locals, restores habitats and ecosystems, and prevents soil erosion.

Our highly experienced partner cares deeply about its trees and local employees are hired to protect and enhance the forests for the long term. The project sites undergo ongoing in-person verification process, with trained personnel creating detailed field studies to record tree survival rates, growth rates, and species diversity.

Moreover, photo and video recordings are taken to capture the before, during, and after stages of site planting progress and, where possible, Eden uses satellite imagery and drone surveys to provide larger-scale mages of planting sites.

Eden works with all levels of government to secure written agreements designating the restoration sites as protected in perpetuity. They are also trusted to plant trees by giant brands like The Bezos Earth Fund, Ecosia and Verizon.

To ensure as much money as possible goes to actually planting trees, Eden has so far chosen not to seek carbon offset verification from an accreditation agency. We sleep very well at night knowing they are responsible for planting your trees.