Why 9 Trees?
The average citizen in the UK has a carbon footprint of 9 tonnes per year
At 9Trees, we plant around 1000 trees per acre at 2.4m spacing, aiming for mixed broadleaved native woodland. The amount of carbon absorbed by trees is dependent on species, biomass (weight, height, crown area), location and site conditions. Our woodland data, research and over 30 years experience, suggests annual CO2 offsetting rate of trees we plant, varies from 21.77 kg CO2/tree to 31.5 kg CO2/tree per annum
To compensate for 1 tonne of CO2, with an average around 1000 trees per acre currently in Europe, 31 - 46 stand alone trees per annum would be needed. At 9Trees we include in our caluclations, biomass, location and site conditions
Using an assumed and an average of 24 kg CO2/tree per annum, our calculation is as follows: 1000 trees x 24 kg CO2/tree = 24,000 kg of CO2 offsets. That’s 24 tonnes of CO2/acre. This equals to around 971.65 tonnes per acre (Read more on these figures at Encon.eu)
Why plant trees?
'The best way to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere is through trees.' Sir David Attenborough, 2018
Planting trees is one of the most effective ways of capturing and storing carbon. But this process happens over the life of the tree and can take 25 years for it to be storing a significant amount of carbon
We need to start planting trees now, before it's too late
Despite being one of the world's richest countries, the UK is currently taking a backseat on climate change. This needs to change
Why carbon balancing?
Carbon balancing compensates for the carbon emissions you create each year
However, reducing your carbon emissions should always be your first step. We can’t keep consuming like there is a planet B
A zero carbon lifestyle isn’t yet within reach for most of us, as we live in a modern world. This is why we offer carbon balancing
Understanding your emissions is a good first step. We recommend calculating your own carbon footprint with the calculator below
Making changes in your lifestyle is the next step to reduce emmissions and lower consumption
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We conserve and manage YOUR woodland as it grows
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