Fighting desertification and poverty is the utmost need of the nation, keeping this in mind Tree Nation; an online community has been started. It is an ecological project which has a focused objective to plant 8 million trees in the shape of a giant heart Large-scale plantation of trees will increase the land’s productivity and re-generate the soil.
What is the purpose of Tree Nation?
Desertification is the most threatening ecosystem change which is impacting the livelihoods of the poor, it is about land degradation caused by climate change and human induced factors. By planting your tree, you can help combat this process and regenerate the productivity of the land.
Who can become the member of the community?
Any one interested can become a member of tree nation community and play an active role in the development of the project, contributing suggestions, sharing photos and gathering ideas in the Tree-Blogs. The community will provide a platform through which everyone including, scientific experts, celebrities, politicians and students can debate and resolve global environmental challenges, and even create their own projects.
How to proceed?
Tree-Nation uses mapping technology in a different way. Your tree will have a GPS spot allowing you to track it on the internet wherever you are. There are four types of trees to choose from, ranging from €10 - €75 each. The tree can be named and a message added that people viewing it later can read. Each tree purchase also comes with a ‘blog,’ which is an area where the purchaser can talk about whatever they like, and others can comment. You can also link directly to your tree from another website
Which countries are chosen for tree plantation?
Large Scale Park in Niger (the poorest country in the world, according to the HDI index), Africa, are the areas that are most affected by desertification and poverty which is why these are chosen for tree plantation.
What are the benefits of Tree nation?
By planting your tree, you are not only investing in your own future, but also the future of others. In it you can buy your own tree and become the guardian of a real and happy tree that will be planted Niger parks. The project will benefit local populations in terms of welfare, education and farming practices
Essentially, Tree-Nation is about combining inspiration, enthusiasm and ideas. Share your ideas!
Together we will leave a trace of love in this world.
Source: TechCrunch
