Welcome to Planet Rehab's Giving Tuesday Event!
Everyone knows that Rainforests are being destroyed around the world at an alarming rate. Now YOU can be part of the SOLUTION!! Join us in donating $20 to plant an Endangered Almendro Tree!
The Almendro Tree is so prized for its wood that is used in construction (it is so dense it is termite-proof) that it is now extinct in many locations throughout Central America, including many of the islands in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
This tree is a “Keystone Species” and is essential to lowland Caribbean Rainforests. It provides habitat and food for 16 species of mammals, 19 species of bees, and 100 species of birds, and is the only tree the highly endangered Great Green Macaw, will use as a nest.
As a way to fight against the Almendro’s possible extinction, Planet Rehab launched the project “Just One Tree.” This initiative consists of the reforestation of the Almendro Tree in Bocas del Toro, and hopefully in other areas in Panama and Central America.
We believe each tree we plant moves us one step closer to restoring and protecting precious Rainforests for future generations! This is why we grow as many Almendro trees as we can at Green Acres, and work to ensure they are protected and have all the right conditions to grow healthy and happy.
Once the saplings have reached “Transplant” size we scout “safe” locations where they will be transported, transplanted, and monitored to assure that they are healthy. We look for locations where we will be assured of their protection so they can become an integral part of the Rainforest and eventually provide food and shelter to countless species.
We continue to monitor each tree that we plant as well as provide education to the local communities regarding the importance of protecting these Majestic Trees!
Each $20 donation will go towards planting an Almendro Tree and your donation will be used for:
-Growing and caring for your sapling
-Transitional transplanting to reduce "shock"
-Transportation costs to take your sapling to new Island homes
-Planting your sapling in its new home
DONATE JUST ONE TREE TODAY! OR You can be a Super Hero and sponsor 1 tree each month for a full year!
Check out these videos for more information!