Why trees?

Trees are “carbon sinks”; natural reservoirs that capture and store carbon present in the atmosphere. They need CO₂ to grow by transforming it through photosynthesis. A tree is thus composed of 50% carbon. After the oceans, forests are the largest carbon sinks on the planet.

How many trees?

In 2019, a study counted 900 million hectares in the world where it would be possible to plant hundreds of billions of trees. Ultimately, these forests could capture 205 gigatons of carbon, or about a quarter of the carbon accumulated in the atmosphere so far. In Canada, 600 million trees are replanted each year to maintain logging. Two billion more trees are planned by 2030.

What trees?

The carbon storage capacity of a tree varies according to species, age, size, climate, and soil. Some trees grow faster and absorb CO₂ faster. Others grow more slowly but live longer and therefore absorb CO₂ longer. In Quebec, depending on the latitude, we plant softwoods, such as white spruce, or hardwoods, such as red oak and poplar.

Where to plant?

Plantation projects concern both new forests and restoration projects for damaged forests, throughout Quebec and Canada. In this case, it is a question of replanting after natural disasters, such as floods, landslides, tornadoes and fires, or pest invasions. To maximize the trees’ chances of survival and longevity, they should be planted by hand.

Contribution

When your company finances a tree planting project, it is actively contributing to the fight against global warming. It also promotes the preservation of ecosystems by restoring environments threatened by overexploitation, pollution or natural disasters. This commitment directly benefits local populations who can thus benefit from a sustainable and pleasant living environment, new jobs and stable sources of income.