We’re planting trees

Along the Hafursá river in East Iceland, our partner has planted 25,000 seedlings across 12.5 hectares. A mix of species is bringing back forest cover that protects the riverbanks from erosion and gives local wildlife somewhere to thrive. Over time, the new forest will improve soil and water quality, store carbon, and lay the groundwork for sustainable timber production.

In 2020, a powerful windstorm flattened more than 2,000 hectares of spruce forest in the Hășmaș Mountains. Now in its fourth year, this project is replacing what was lost with diverse, climate-resilient forest that can better withstand future storms. The new trees reconnect habitats for brown bears, lynx, and capercaillie, while stabilizing soil and regulating water for nearby communities.

Now in its fourth year, this project is replanting woodland across England to reconnect landscapes, bring back wildlife, and strengthen climate resilience. Restoring degraded woodland creates new habitats and captures more carbon. Local people are part of it too, with volunteer planting days and education programs helping communities feel closer to the nature on their doorstep.

This project is restoring and reconnecting damaged habitats across Essex. After 200,000 trees were planted in 2022 and 2023, another 100,000 went into the ground in 2024. The work includes wet woodland on river floodplains (a UK priority habitat), planting that links up habitats across farmland, and new parkland. Every species was chosen for its ability to cope with a changing climate.

North Bazum has suffered greatly due to intensive animal grazing leading to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity. Our partner has planted over 20 native trees and 8 species of shrubs to reduce the number of bare areas and support a strong ecosystem, with the goal of achieving 2500 trees per hectare.

Working closely with public and private landowners and local volunteers, One Tree Planted has allotted 267,300 food trees to restore lands and farms across Spain. Agricultural forests reduce desertification and diversify food and income sources for local communities, as well as provide much needed habitats for lynx, foxes, and other animals.

The Cape Breton Highlands were once devastated by spruce budworms, leading to massive tree death. But due to moose grazing, new saplings were unable to grow and required human intervention to survive. The "Bring Back the Boreal" campaign was launched in 2015, which planted over 100,000 local spruce trees across the highlands.

Land owners and volunteers across Germany have banded together to restore degraded forests and farmlands ravaged by drought, storms, and a bark beetle infestation. By spearheading local tree planting events, our partner's goal is to create mixed species forests that are more resistant to pests and help combat climate change.

Desertification is big problem in regions such as Kilis, leading to food insecurity and lack of employment. This project aims to distribute olive and pistachio seedlings to local farmers, with the goal of boosting the local economy. These fruit trees are well suited to the region's climate and are versatile crops.