Planting trees is important for the environment and has many benefits, including: 

Climate change

Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, which helps to mitigate climate change. 

Air quality

Trees clean the air by absorbing harmful pollutants like nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide. 

Biodiversity

Trees provide homes for hundreds of species of plants, insects, fungi, moss, and mammals. 

Water quality

Trees improve watersheds that provide clean drinking water and hydroelectricity. 

Economic benefits

Tree planting initiatives can create jobs and provide income from wood, fuel, and non-timber forest products. 

Social benefits

Tree planting initiatives can raise environmental awareness and create a sense of shared responsibility for the environment. 

Other benefits

Trees can also help with flood control, conserve energy, and increase the value of property. 

Reforestation

Reforestation is the process of planting trees to rebuild forest lands. It helps to preserve wildlife and maintain carbon concentration in the environment. 

Some organizations that promote tree planting include: 

One Tree Planted

A nonprofit charity that plants trees in countries worldwide with a one-dollar-one-tree approach 

The Nature Conservancy

A large-scale restoration initiative that includes forest projects all across the world