At Go Forest, one of our key pillars in tree planting is creating jobs both locally and globally. Therefore, we are not an organization that works with volunteers; instead, we employ people to handle both the planting and maintenance of the trees. Our primary focus is not on forest planting with external teams of volunteers.
We have also observed that when organizing ‘open’ planting days, the number of registrations we received was sometimes limited. Additionally, experience has taught us that scheduling a planting day in advance with a company can sometimes coincide with less-than-ideal planting conditions, which does not benefit the survival rate of the trees after initial planting.
However, since we aim to involve people in our activities as much as possible—not just online (through our impact platform) but also in real life — we have developed a format that allows you, your customers, and/or your team members to join us and explore the forest together.
Restoration project visits
This unique team-building experience combines nature, sustainability, and hands-on learning in the picturesque forestry setting. Participants will gain insight into the challenges and solutions of forest management while contributing to the restoration of this vital ecosystem.
Key components of the experience
1. Exploration of forestry context and challenges
- A guided introduction to the forestry context, including discussions on key challenges such as post-disease decline and the effects of global warming.
- Insights into the specific problems encountered in managing this emblematic site.
2. Discussion on solutions and implementation
- Analysis of possible responses, ranging from soft interventions to radical measures, with an emphasis on the chosen approach for the specific plot.
- Overview of species selection, their unique characteristics, and the planting or restoration methods employed.
3. Site tour and project valuation
- Guided tour through key stands of the global project, highlighting the impact of previous restoration work.
- Before-and-after comparisons to showcase the transformative results of these efforts.
Practical
- Duration: A 3-hour activity (e.g., 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or 1:00 PM–4:00 PM)
- Group size: Designed for groups of 15–30 participants.
Logistical preparation
Team management:
2 facilitators for groups of 15
3 facilitators for groups of up to 30
Simple catering (drinks and sweet snacks)
1.5-minute aftermovie
Professional photo shoot
Symbolic tree planting
Offered on select Fridays, prioritizing dates from mid-March to September.
