Earth5R’s Community Tree-Planting Framework for Scalable Urban Greening
Earth5R’s Community Tree-Planting Framework for Scalable Urban Greening As cities expand and concrete jungles replace natural ecosystems, the need for large-scale tree-planting campaigns has become more urgent than ever. According to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the world loses approximately 4.7 million hectares of forest annually—an area larger than Denmark. This alarming deforestation rate contributes significantly to climate change, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. In urban areas, the consequences of shrinking green spaces are evident in rising temperatures, increased air pollution, and decreased quality of life. To counteract this, tree-planting campaigns have emerged as practical, scalable solutions, restoring biodiversity while fostering environmental stewardship. Moreover, such campaigns offer educational opportunities for children and students, teaching them about ecology and sustainability in a hands-on manner. Research published in ...