About 80% of our Earth’s forest has been cut down or destroyed at the hands of humans. This deforestation is responsible for 20% of global warming, and the displacement of thousands of animals from their natural homes.
Reforestation is our only hope for regaining the prestige of our natural forests, and in honor of Earth Day this April, our affiliate CarbonFund.org has initiated the Million Tree Challenge in an effort to raise awareness and plant new trees where they are needed most. Tree planting has myriad benefits: it helps to improve our air quality, sustain biodiversity and provide habitat for our wildlife. So, this April, BGC is joining the cause and honoring CarbonFund by participating in the Challenge!
The concept is simple: for each comment added to this blog post on the BGB, Big Green Cart will plant one tree with CarbonFund. Plus, we’ll be donating one tree for each of our employees, and will be posting special statuses on our Facebook, Twitter and Mypsace pages with more fun ways to plant trees as we move through the month of April. We’re looking for your support to help us reforest our own little corner of the world!
All you have to do is leave your comment on this blog post. It can be anything: a message about the Green movement, a story you feel like sharing, or a simple “Hello” will do the trick! For each comment we receive from our fabulous Green readers, we will put money towards planting trees during the Million Tree Challenge!
Want to do even more to help repopulate our Earth with trees? Visit the Million Tree Challenge page at CarbonFund.org directly to donate.
Whatcha waiting for? Start chatting below! Each of your comments will help plant one more beautiful tree.
more trees = better!
Plant a tree today.
Let’s do this. We need to plant trees now to have them for the future. My concern is that people think the recovery can come quickly. Hybrid trees that grow quickly don’t grow with as dense a wood as slow growth. It all takes time, so we need to start NOW. (Sorry for the double post. Mistake in web address)
I have Planted three beautiful Cedar Trees in memory of the friends I have lost last year. As each year ends I plant a tree for each friend, family member I have lost. This is a small amount to some, but I think if each one of us did this alot more trees will be planted. A small start with a big finish. Think about it.
Plant trees, plant tomorrow’s greener world!
I’ve planted 2 new trees this year and it’s a wonderful thing to watch them grow and change thru the seasons. Everyone should experience that kind of wonder!
Please plant a tree for the KC team! Great work!
Great advice, lots of useful information. Thanks
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Great blog.Thanks for the info