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We plant climate-resilient, biodiverse forests for the future

and educate on their vital role in sustaining countless species.

One way to counteract the global trend of ecosystem degradation is through ecological restoration—the process of reinstating natural processes, often by reintroducing lost species into the landscape.

We are carrying out local ecological restoration projects while disseminating global ideas, introducing key elements of ecosystems—trees—thereby writing the opening paragraph of a fascinating story while offering you the opportunity to take part in this story and make a long-lasting positive impact on the natural world.

OUR PROJECTS

We are planting trees in state-of-the-art ecological restoration projects.

Only native tree species are planted, the ones planted can be found in the close proximity of our planting sites. The native plant species are the ecological basis upon which life depends. The insects that co-evolved with them feed the local birds and other animal species. The complex and resilient ecosystems sustain us.

Your trees will create far reaching positive cultural and ecological ripple effects.

Our Projects anchor

Anchor 1

Reintroduction of the oak (Quercus sp.) species into the Ciuc Basin

We initiated the reintroduction of the oak (Quercus sp.) species into the Ciuc-basin. Until the 17th century, oaks were wide-spread here, but they disappeared due to anthropogenic causes.

After the growth of the trees, the small planted oak groves will function as eco-logical stepping stones: the propagules (acorns) of the planted trees will be spread by birds, helping the trees to slowly recolonize the abandoned agricultural lands nearby.

Restoration of wind damaged forests in the Eastern Carpathians

We are planting mixed forests of beech (Fagus sylvatica), silver fir (Abies alba)—species that develop pivoting roots—and spruce (Picea abies) in the Eastern Carpathians on wind-damaged surfaces to increase the resistance of the newly formed forests to the effects of global climate change.

Bear Groves

We are planting small orchards with fruit trees for bears. The Carpathian Mountains in Romania host the largest population of brown bears in Europe. Conflict with local communities is frequent - bears often search for food near houses in villages and towns, and the general public's acceptance of bears is gradually decreasing.

Restoration of wood-pastures in Transylvania

Wood-pastures (pastures with scattered trees) are ecologically and culturally valuable landscapes formed mainly in the Middle Ages.

The trees in a wood pasture are keystone structures – they serve as biodiversity hotspots. They provide habitat for a number of bat and bird species, lichens, fungi, and invertebrates.

These habitats are in decline due to the changes in agricultural practices.

In the planting seasons Spring 2023 / Autumn 2023 we will plant sessile oak seedlings

(Quercus petraea) on an area near the village of Cobor (Sibiu County).

Bee-eaters grove

We are planting sessile oaks (Quercus petraea) and their companion species—maple, aspen, hawthorn, and some rowan—in a small sand mine. Our goal is to create a forest or hedge to separate a breeding colony of bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) from human disturbance.

OUR PARTNERS

We are honored to share our passion and have planted trees with a number of companies, including: