EcoTree International

What employee gift never goes out of style? Let’s face it. Branded mugs and notebooks are nice. But do they inspire growth? Or will they end up in a drawer somewhere, collecting dust? Let’s think outside the box. Or rather, outside in the forest! 🌳 Here’s why your company should gift trees this season: 🌱 Tackle overconsumption: A tree is a gift that grows, not something that ends up in the bin. 🌿 A boost for European forests: Trees help restore ecosystems and fight climate change. 📈 Strengthen your brand: Showcase your company’s dedication to sustainable values. 🌍 Long-term impact: Recipients can track their tree’s growth and see it become a sustainable resource. Gift a tree, and watch it grow (literally and metaphorically). What’s your favourite sustainable gift idea? Share your thoughts below or tag a colleague who needs inspiration this gifting season!👇

Why did the forest manager bring a camera to work? To take some progress pictures, of course! 📸 After a year’s delay due to tricky weather 🌧️, our project in Nouic is finally in full swing. Over 20 hectares of former farmland are being transformed into a thriving, mixed-species forest – all planted by hand! Led by forestry manager Clément B., the team is working on creating a vibrant ecosystem that includes preserving a mature Oak stand and a precious wetland area. We’re using a natural repellent to protect the young trees, ensuring they grow strong for generations to come. Clément also spotted white storks heading south while planting, a beautiful reminder of nature’s connection. 🌿 #forestry

We’re excited to team up with Enerfip Nederland for their big inauguration event this week! 🚀 🗓 November 28th at 15:30 🎉 Highlights? Get ready for an interactive quiz on sustainable energy! 🌱 The winner will be the lucky owner of trees planted in one of our sustainably managed forests. Check out all the details in the post below! 👇🏼 #event #enerfip

You can’t always order sunny weather for a forest visit, can you? After a night of snow ❄️, lashing rain ☔️ for eight straight hours, and hail and wind 🌪️ to top it all off, it’s safe to say that nature had its own plans this time! Earlier this week, Christian Bergius and Julia Marissa Fuchs joined some of our clients, the landowner, and participants from the Future Forest Initiative for a memorable forest visit in the Harz region of Germany. Together, we planted about 2,000 trees of a mix of Oak and Maple.🌳 Once fully planted, the #reforestation project will feature a rich mix of species, including Small-leaved Lime, Sweet Chestnut, Norway Maple, Black Walnut, Red Oak, Wild Cherry, and conifers like Douglas, European Larch, Coastal Grand Fir, Silver Fir, and Pine. The aim is to establish a resilient mixed-species forest with continuous cover that will thrive for generations. The evening before, the group explored the picturesque town of Stolberg, visiting its local art gallery and museum, a lovely way to set the stage for the work ahead. A massive thank you to Christoph zu Stolberg, Mansha Marwah, Tobias Goslar, Marco Goette, Christoph Ameseder and the many others who braved the weather and rolled up their sleeves for this vital project. Your dedication and enthusiasm make efforts like these possible, no matter the conditions. We’re already looking forward to the next chapter in spring next year. Fingers crossed for some sunshine then, though we’ll be ready for whatever the weather brings! 💪

Crowdfunding is one of our favourite ways to test new ideas or products. It helps us understand what excites a specific audience and how we can grow together, literally. 🌳 So, what’s this new idea? Over on Coop Crowdfunding's platform, we’re exploring whether tree owners (and tree lovers in general) would love to showcase their contributions to European forests with something tangible, beautiful, and meaningful: a limited-edition poster. Picture this: a gorgeous sessile oak in all its glory to celebrate your role in actively increasing Denmark’s forest cover. But here’s the thing - we need to know if this idea has roots. That’s where you come in! ✨ If you’d like to get your hands on this poster or simply support the expansion of the Orø-Margrete forest in Denmark, head on over to our crowdfunding campaign and join us in making it happen. You can keep the rewards yourself or gift them to someone for Christmas. Check it out here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgnpWKac #crowdfunding #afforestation

A major milestone for Denmark’s forests! 🌳 The final agreement Den Grønne Trepart sets Denmark on a bold path to plant 250,000 hectares of new forest, a key step in tackling climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and protecting drinking water. Key highlights: ➤ 250,000 hectares of new forest is the total target. ➤ 22 billion DKK allocated until 2045. ➤ 2.4 billion DKK for 20,000 hectares of state-managed untouched forests. ➤ 20 billion DKK for 230,000 hectares of private forests. ➤ A new subsidy scheme for private afforestation launches in 2025. ➤ Nearly 1 billion trees are to be planted! Private actors are vital to this transformation. By connecting businesses and individuals to afforestation projects, they create sustainable forests that capture CO2, enhance #biodiversity, and restore #ecosystems, all while making sustainability investments more accessible. However, the focus is shifting to high-impact areas like nitrogen reduction and biodiversity enhancement, raising the stakes for financing. Strong public-private partnerships are more crucial than ever to meet these challenges. 💡 Private #afforestation matters because: ➤ It leverages private capital to align with national goals. ➤ Innovative models simplify sustainable investment. ➤ It bridges the gap between ambition and action. Let's plant some more trees! 🌳 Ministeriet for Grøn Trepart Read the agreement here (in Danish): https://mgtp.dk/aftaler/

Sustainable forestry in action at Montplonne 🌳 We have been busy in our Montplonne forest in Meuse! Forestry expert Didier Paillereau from the Comité des Forêts joined our team, led by Arnaud De Grave, to prepare the next plantation and perform release actions that prevent competitive vegetation from choking the saplings. Here’s what we accomplished: 🔹 Reopening access paths for easier replanting and release. 🔹 Release of Austrian Black Pine under the tall Larches to support balanced growth. 🔹 Completion of mulching to clear space for future planting. 🔹 Preparing for Douglas Fir replantings in an area clear-cut by the former owners last year. We’re excited to plant Sessile Oaks, Black Pines, and other species very soon. After planting, the area will be fenced to prevent game (mainly deer and boars) from munching on the seedlings. Did you know? Our Montplonne forest, located across Montplonne and Stainville in the Barrois plateaux in Meuse county, is home to over a dozen species. Since our acquisition in the autumn of 2022, our tailored management approach has helped it thrive, even after challenges like bark beetle damage on spruces. With every step, we’re committed to Montplonne’s full ecological potential. 🌱 Want to know more about our sustainable forest management? Let’s connect in the comments! #reforestation #forestry

Rethink corporate gifts this year 🎄 Why settle for end-of-year corporate gifts like vouchers, chocolates, or branded mugs that often end up collecting dust? Let’s make this year different – meaningful, impactful, and sustainable. Gift with meaning and impact 🌱 Imagine giving your employees a gift that grows - capturing carbon, restoring nature, and symbolising your company’s commitment to sustainability. With every tree gifted, your team gains a piece of nature, a legacy to appreciate, and a symbol of your company’s values. With our gift process, you can personalise the tree gifts for employees, partners or stakeholders:  1. Buy the trees via our TreeShop  2. Go to your account to create the gifts 3. Choose the gift option and personalise the gifts. 4. Deliver impactful, lasting gifts – effortlessly. Make this season memorable. Give your employees a tree under the tree – the magic of Christmas will do the rest! Ready to make a sustainable impact? Get in touch to get an offer today. https://lnkd.in/dEEt7Tw7

Did you know that a forest’s strength lies in its diversity? 🌳 In sustainable forestry, having a mix of tree species is essential to creating resilient forests that can better adapt to climate change. 🌲 Conifer trees are evergreen champions like pines, spruces, and firs and offer unique benefits: ➤Their needle-like leaves thrive in harsh conditions, conserving water year-round. ➤ They provide shelter and food for birds and squirrels through the winter. ➤ Their strong root systems prevent soil erosion. ➤ They are great carbon captures 🍂 Deciduous trees are seasonal wonders, like oak, maple, and birch, and enrich the ecosystem: ➤ Their fallen leaves decompose, nourishing the soil. ➤ Their leaves also improve soil structure, creating a softer forest floor that can hold water and nourish the roots below. ➤ They provide shade in the summer, creating cooler microclimates that benefit forest life. The key to a resilient forest is mixing species 🍃 By creating forests with both conifer and deciduous trees, we’re building ecosystems that resist pests, disease, and extreme weather. Together, they support a wider variety of wildlife and enhance long-term forest resilience. 🌎

What if the last part of your yearly budget could have a lasting impact? 🌍 As the year winds down, many companies consider the best way to utilise remaining ESG budgets. Rather than letting funds go unused, why not make a direct impact on our planet? Turn that end-of-year budget into a force for change. You’ve spent the year, no doubt, making the right investments like carbon audits, introducing a soft mobility policy, team awareness workshops, and improved recycling practices, not to mention hours of consulting to comply with CSRD. Yet, despite these great efforts, forests continue to suffer, and biodiversity is under threat. This is your opportunity to make a significant difference! If there’s any budget left over, put it to good use. Enhance your current environmental impact strategies by investing directly in European nature restoration projects. These projects provide measurable results that go beyond checkboxes and deliver a lasting environmental impact. Contact us to take action! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFERGnzU Don’t let this opportunity slip by! Support forest restoration today and take part in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.