We use internationally recognized emissions factors from the IPCC and EPA. Our calculator accounts for electricity use, gas heating, transportation (cars, flights), diet, shopping habits, and digital activities. Each activity is converted to equivalent CO₂ to give you a total annual carbon footprint.

Carbon credits are abstract numbers. Planting real trees is tangible and verifiable. You can track your trees growing in real time. Plus, your money doesn't just buy offsets — it goes directly to community wages, nursery development, and long-term forest management. You're creating jobs and restoring ecosystems, not just buying a certificate.

A mature tree absorbs about 20 kilograms of CO₂ per year. Over its lifetime (30+ years), it can sequester roughly 20 tons of CO₂. Our calculator gives you the precise number based on your specific emissions and the species mix we plant.

We plant native and beneficial species: clove, coconut, mango, and baobab for food and income; mvule and teak for timber; bamboo and eucalyptus for fast growth; and mangroves in coastal areas. Species selection depends on the location and community needs — communities always choose what they want to plant and manage.

65% goes directly to communities (wages for planting crews, nursery worker salaries, community infrastructure). 20% covers our operations (administration, monitoring, technology). 15% goes to government and environmental agencies. This follows Tanzania's Carbon Trading Regulations 2025, ensuring the majority of funds benefit communities directly.

After planting, you receive a personalized tracking code. Use it to see your trees' GPS location, view photos from the ground, read updates from the managing community, and track their growth. We update status quarterly with images and progress reports.

We guarantee a 90% survival rate through careful management and replanting. If trees die from natural causes, we replant replacements at our cost. Our community partners are incentivized to keep trees alive — they depend on healthy forests for long-term income. Historically, we've maintained 92% survival rates.

Yes! We organize annual donor visits to planting sites. You can meet the communities managing your trees, see them growing, and participate in seasonal activities. We coordinate transportation and accommodation. Contact us to join the next visit.

We're registered as an NGO in Tanzania. Depending on your country and local tax laws, donations may be tax-deductible. We'll provide all documentation (receipt, certificate, impact report) needed for tax purposes. Check with your local tax authority for specifics.