By Angel, Founder, Third Orbit Flora
We at Third Orbit Flora have a mission and a commitment to help our planet flourish while leaving a legacy for our own children, especially in a time when the climate is changing faster than we can fully understand.
Our Partnership: Sprout: Plant Trees App
We’re using a helpful tool created by theGoodAPI company called Sprout: Plant Trees. This app makes it easy to donate to the important cause of planting mangrove trees. By supporting this cause, everyone has the opportunity to combat climate change directly—tackling carbon emissions and global deforestation.
Think of the app like a rain collection system: one drop by itself might seem small, but together, many drops quickly fill the barrel to overflowing! This is our vision—that by contributing one tree for every order placed in our shop, we inspire you to add your own drops to the barrel.
Eden Reforestation Project (ERP)
Sprout: Plant Trees allows us to donate directly to the Eden Reforestation Project (ERP). Since November 2021, the app has facilitated the planting of 1,135,071 trees in Madagascar alone.
Globally, ERP operates in 10 countries, managing over 241,150 hectares (595,895 acres) of reforested land. (For context, one hectare is roughly equal to two and a half acres—or just under two American football fields.)
This incredible initiative employs over 6,070 individuals from underserved communities in countries like Mozambique, Nepal, the Philippines, and Brazil.
ERP is celebrating 20 years of global reforestation efforts, with a goal to plant 50 billion trees by 2030. According to Dr. Stephen Fitch (2022 Annual Report), “The world needs a trillion trees planted by 2040” to halt climate devastation.
Mangrove Forests: Powerful Climate Allies
The ERP site in Madagascar specifically focuses on mangrove planting, significantly stabilizing global climate temperatures. Mangrove ecosystems capture and store large amounts of carbon emissions:
“Globally, mangrove systems are estimated to hold an astounding 20 peta-grams of carbon. For a biome representing less than 5% of the world’s terrestrial area, this makes mangroves one of the most important carbon stocks, even more than many rainforests like the Amazon.”
Mangrove forests are also crucial habitats supporting nearly a thousand species, including mammals, lemurs, birds, and amphibians—many unique to Madagascar. Additionally, they provide vital shelter and nurseries for fish and marine life along coastal areas.
Empowering Communities and Ecosystems
ERP empowers families by offering employment and resources, fostering long-term economic growth and stability in regions involved in reforestation projects. The restored forests not only benefit the environment but also protect local villages from tidal forces and storm surges.
Join Our Mission
Join us in the fight to protect our planet and uplift underserved communities worldwide:
- Shop with Purpose: Every purchase from Third Orbit Flora results in a tree donation via Sprout: Plant Trees—at no extra cost to you.
- Amplify Your Impact: You can also choose to donate two additional trees for just $1, with the option to add more if you wish.
Together, let’s reforest our Earth and leave behind a thriving legacy for future generations.
– Angel, Founder, Third Orbit Flora
Photo Credit: Art Exclusive to Third Orbit Flora; Generated with AI from our artists’ visions and concepts. Watercolor painted style of a broad canopied Mangrove tree with roots arching into water, the sun rising behind and the sky afire with morning colors. Logos for Third Orbit Flora, Sprout: Plant Trees, theGoodAPI, and the words Earth Day 2024 surround the Mangrove tree.
If you’re interested in a deeper understanding of Mangroves and their importance in stemming the tide, check out our science article for more information.
https://thirdorbitflora.com/blogs/plant-news-1/mangroves-importance-in-stemming-the-tide
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