Reforestation, Afforestation and Tree Planting Initiatives

Written by Georgette Kilgore

August 18, 2021

Trees are so awesome!

At 8 Billion Trees, we love them… not only for their beauty and marvelous characteristics, but also because we know that forests are key for removing carbon emissions.

old growth forest trees in summer.

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