• First, you order your trees! You can fill in our form, specifying your preferred number of trees one-off, every month, every quarter or every year, related to your tree planting initiative. Of course, you can also choose to engage in a virtual conversation with us for a customized approach.
• After we receive your order, we’ll start our processes. We’ll update your impact dashboard and send you the invoice. Once your trees are paid for, we order them with our local partner. Depending on the time of the year, your trees will be growing in our nurseries, getting ready to be planted or we’ll start planting your trees. Updates will appear on your impact dashboard.
• After the planting, we start our period of maintenance. We’ll follow the saplings grow closely in the first years when they are most vulnerable to weather conditions, competing species, pests, and diseases. After 3 to 5 years, our trees are growing steadily and we can reduce the number of controls. During the period of maintenance, we have several quality checks to make sure all the trees we’ve ordered are growing steadily.
• Read more about it in the FAQ “Questions on the tree-planting”.

Our climate project experts carefully select high quality restoration projects worldwide, including reforestation, agroforestry and mangrove initiatives. In Belgium and other European countries, project locations depend on the availability of privately owned land with committed landowners. Beyond Europe, projects are typically developed in partnership with environmental NGOs or local and indigenous communities.

Trees are needed everywhere, but we focus on planting them where they generate the greatest positive effect on biodiversity, carbon storage, employment, livelihoods and the local economy. This means planting the right trees, in the right environments, with the right partners and using the right methods.

The duration of maintenance and monitoring depends on the project location. Trees are typically maintained for three to five years, depending on regional conditions. During this period, active care supports early growth and healthy establishment.

In temperate regions, we guarantee protection and monitoring for 30 years. In tropical regions, this protection period is typically 10 years. Thinning activities are thoughtfully planned to support forest health and resilience. The harvested wood can be sold by the landowner, providing a responsible way to manage the forest while maintaining its ecological value. Within these guaranteed periods, clearcuts are not permitted.

Of course, we do everything we can to ensure forest health, protection and survival well beyond these fixed periods.

All of our projects undergo a rigorous due diligence process before selection. We assess ecological indicators, governance structures, land ownership, nursery practices and community involvement to ensure that restoration activities align with clearly defined standards and long-term objectives.

During and after planting, projects are monitored through a layered system that combines field verification, local expertise and satellite-based monitoring. On-site visits are conducted regularly, and planting activities are cross checked against registries and field observations to safeguard accuracy and accountability.

Each project is mapped on our impact platform, where you can follow progress, access location data and review field updates. Transparency is not an add-on. It is built into every step of the process.

Still in doubt? Go there and check for yourself!

• No, Go Forest is a social enterprise, a company that operates with the primary goal of creating positive social or environmental impact. While traditional businesses focus primarily on generating profits for their shareholders or owners, social enterprises prioritise addressing social issues, improving communities, or tackling environmental challenges.
• Success at Go Forest is measured not only by financial metrics but foremost by the number of trees we plant, the local income we create, the biodiversity we bring back, and so on.

Completely up to you! Every tree planted contributes to positive change, and we value each commitment. The most important principle is honest communication about your objectives and realizations.

If you are looking for guidance, planting can be aligned with your CO₂ emissions. As an indication, a tree in Belgium captures approximately 175 kg of CO₂ over its lifetime, while a mangrove captures around 116 kg.

If you are unsure which approach best fits your organisation, we are happy to analyse your situation together and explore what structure aligns most closely with your strategy and needs.