The Trees

18 articles

What happens to the trees after you plant them?

In addition to growing beautiful trees that sustain the environment, we are teaching local tree planters everything they need to know about reforestation. They learn what they should and shouldn't us…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

What happens to the trees if I return my shirt?

As we reconcile the number of trees planted on a quarterly basis (for planning and verification purposes), we are able to address this issue - therefore trees will not be planted for a returned item.…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

Can I pick where my trees are planted?

Currently, we do not have the capability to allow our supporters to choose where their trees are planted. This is because there are a number of factors that can change very quickly before the trees a…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

How do you pick where the trees will be planted?

We do not target specific projects or countries. Instead, people in developing communities come to tentree and our partners for help. As a project succeeds, it isn’t long before other communities in…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

How do I know the trees are actually being planted? Can you provide proof?

We can assure you we plant ten trees for every item purchased. We are able to do this by working with not-for-profit partners like Trees for the Future, Eden Reforestation, and many others. Our partn…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

When are my trees planted? How soon after the purchase?

We guarantee that all your trees will be planted within six months of your purchase! At the end of every three months, we compile the number of trees planted and distribute them among the countries w…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

What types of trees are planted? Do you plant only indigenous species?

The issue of invasive species is something we deal with very carefully. We primarily use species that are already naturalized in an area or are native to the area, but, as many of our projects involv…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

How long does it take for my trees to grow?

This depends entirely on the species that is planted, where it's planted, and if the tree is in a good mood or not! You can learn more about the types of trees planted in each area by visiting our tr…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

How do I know the trees won’t be cut down?

Many of the trees initially planted are, in fact, designed to be cut back periodically, as these are species that coppice (grow back vigorously after harvesting) time and again. These trees meet the…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

Is there a dollar value per tree?

Trees are quite valuable, though the value varies from place to place and by the types of trees planted. While trees can provide many useful products, such as fuelwood, fodder, fruits, fertilizers, o…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

How much does someone make planting trees in these areas?

Wages will vary based on the project nation, the economy, and their actual position with us. For example, managers will make more than seasonal workers, who are hired part-time to help with the incre…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

Can you send me some trees?

No. Unfortunately we cannot send trees out to individuals, as our fulfillment center does not have the proper cold storage required to house and tend to trees kept in inventory.

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

Can we come plant with you?

Although we do have help from volunteers/pro-tree planters for some of our planting projects within Canada and the US, we do not typically recruit the volunteers/planters directly as this is facilita…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

Why don't you just plant trees and not sell clothing?

We love the idea of planting trees without selling clothes but that model simply isn't sustainable. It costs money to plant trees and to hire people in developing areas to help with planting. As this…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre

Why should I care about planting trees?

By planting trees, you are helping us revitalize and protect our environment. Our program brings more benefits to the people of threatened lands - and to the environment we share with them - than any…

Updated 2 years ago by Shawn McIntyre