One Tree Planted is a 501 charity with a mission to help global reforestation efforts. The organization is built on a network of individuals, businesses, and schools who either donate monitarily or volunteer to help plant trees around the world. The charity was founded in 2014 by Matt Hill, and is based out of Shelburne, Vermont. The organization operates in four regions around the world on six different continents. One Tree Planted works with other NGOs and governmental agencies including the United States Forest Service and several State Forest Services and Regional Conservation Districts.
History
Founded in 2014 by Matt Hill, One Tree Planted’s first project planted 20,000 trees. OTP has since expanded its activity via collaborations with other environmental groups in the US and globally, actively participating in various reforestation projects. The organization gained visibility and public media attention over the years as climate change awareness grew among individuals and businesses. According to Guidestar, in 2018 OTP had 3800 volunteers, restored 2500 acres of landscape, and planted 1.3 million trees in 13 different countries. As of December, 2019, One Tree Planted has planted more than 6 million trees around the world. Key projects included the Amazon rainforest, California, Oregon, Indonesia, Kenya and others. In January, 2020, the charity started to participate in reforestation of Australia following devastating bushfires in Queensland, New South Wales and other regions.
Operations
One Tree Planted's policy is based on 6 principles of sustainable planet environment: Air, Water, Biodiversity, Social Impact, Health and Climate. One Tree Planted is based out of Shelbourne, Vermont and operates across four regions: North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia. One Tree Planted acts as an intermediary for tree planting by collecting donations from individuals, businesses and other organizations then allocating the funds to its reforestation partners for specific projects. The partners use the funds to plant trees in areas they are needed most.Part of the One Tree Planted strategy is to give businesses the opportunity to do more as part of their corporate social responsibility, and give back to the environment. One Tree Planted has collaborated in reforestation efforts with organizations such as the United StatesForest Service, U.S. State Forest and Conservation Districts GE HealthcareLife Sciences, Warner Music Group, DHL and more.
