How can you plant your own trees and get subsidies for them in Belgium?
It is a fact; we need more forest. It is also a fact that forests do not stop at national borders, but planting close to home ensures that you can fully enjoy nature. Not only organizations can plant forest, you as an individual can also do your part, but without guidance it can quickly become […]
Let’s talk about tree planting in the Amazon Rainforest!
The project team of Camino Verde in the Amazon Rainforest practices a variety of distinct kinds of reforestation and agroforestry as part of the forest restoration activities together with Go Forest. “Sometimes we reforest from the ground up, in the way you might be imagining: a bare, completely deforested parcel is planted with seedlings that […]
What is the difference between climate projects that generate carbon credits and Go Forest projects?
The Go Forest projects are not carbon credit projects. For many people, it is not clear why the Go Forest reforestation, agroforestry, or mangrove projects are not carbon certified and do not generate carbon credits. Since trees do absorb carbon from the atmosphere, this is indeed confusing. This article will help you understand the difference […]
The ecological impact of Black Friday
It’s almost that time of the year again. Some may call it the best day of the year, others call it consumerism at its best. What is Black Friday? And what is its impact on the environment and climate? What is Black Friday? Black Friday is a day on which stores offer enormous discounts. This […]
The social impact of a Go Forest project
Trees do not only have a positive ecological impact on the planet and all its inhabitants, but they can also have a massive positive impact on society and economic development. When planting trees in the right way and in the regions that need them the most, these trees can change lives. Sustainable development As everyone […]
The value of trees – beyond carbon sequestration
When talking about planting trees, companies and individuals might be inclined to only think about carbon sequestration. While carbon sequestration is often displayed as the main benefit of trees, there is much more to the story. We will go more into detail on this below. Biodiversity While the importance of carbon sequestration by trees cannot […]
Belfius x Go Forest
As part of a 2022 campaign, Belfius asked Sarah Parent about “The Love” behind her entrepreneurial journey. “Helping to solve injustice is my biggest motivation for doing business. I want to tackle abuses on both a social and climate level. By planting trees you help the climate and create local jobs. Little bits can make […]
Why you should plant trees in Armenia
Last week we visited our tree planting project in Armenia and, wow. We have been impressed by nature; educated about the current issues; shown new nursing, mulching, and planting techniques; moved by the impact of the project; and, most of all, welcomed very warmly by our Armenian partners. Armenia is a country located in Western […]
Why you should plant trees in Madagascar
We all know we’re facing big problems in the world today, but it’s even more shocking to see those problems with your own eyes. It is the greatest motivation ever to continue with the tree mission but it touches your soul. Some moments are burned into your retina forever. When project visit steals and breaks […]
Bigger team, bigger impact!
Go Forest is growing and so is the workload. That’s why two new “leaders for a greener world” joined the Go Forest team in February. Working 7 days a week, do you know how it feels? That’s what Sarah, our CEO (Chief Ecological Officer), has been doing for the last one year and a half. […]
