# Planted Trees: A Solution for Reforestation - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/01/planted-trees-a-solution-for-reforestation/ - Published: 2020-01-05T23:15:39-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## First of all, here’s two ways to help with reforestation. We need more planted trees. As [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/philippines-tree-planting-students-graduation-law-environment-a8932576.html) reports The [Philippines](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/Philippines)’ Magdalo Party representative Gary Alejano wants to have students graduating [to help](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/understanding-the-wwf-april-sustainable-forest-policy/) with reforestation. That’s elementary school 12 million, 5 million from High School and over 500,000 graduating college can help with reforestation! With resources and passion flowing from these young minds, we can not only plant trees but also educate communities on sustainable practices. Engaging students in hands-on projects fosters their understanding of the ecosystem. Together, they can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to join the movement. By harnessing the energy of these graduates, we can revitalize our planet. This will combat climate change and ensure a greener future for generations to come. #### Serious Initiative So this initiative, if [properly implemented, can ensure around](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/understanding-the-wwf-april-sustainable-forest-policy/) 175 million new trees. I mean that would be planted each year. “In the course of one generation, this initiative plants no less than 525 billion trees,” Mr. Alejano states in the bill’s explanatory note. This monumental effort not only focuses on reforestation; it represents a comprehensive strategy that actively combats climate change, enhances biodiversity, and restores ecosystems that have degraded over time. Each tree we plant contributes to cleaner air, improved soil quality, and a more sustainable habitat for countless species, fostering a healthier planet for future generations. The initiative underscores the importance of collective action, encouraging communities, governments, and organizations to collaborate in this ambitious endeavor to create a greener, more resilient world. Then in the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7099537/Brazilian-couple-spends-20-years-planting-trees-barren-ranch-create-paradise-animals.html), they reported on [Brazilian](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/07/deforestation-in-brazil-has-rocketed-since-bolsonaro-became-president/) photojournalist Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado and his wife Lélia Deluiz Wanick Salgado. For they have spent the last 20 years planting an 1,750-acre forest. They aimed to transform a barren plot of land in [Brazil](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/brazil/index.html)‘ s Minas Gerais state into a tropical paradise.  [⌊Side-by-side comparison of a barren landscape in 2001 and a lush forest in 2019, showcasing reforestation progress.⌉⌊Side-by-side comparison of a barren landscape in 2001 and a lush forest in 2019, showcasing reforestation progress.⌉[ A dramatic comparison of a barren landscape in 2001 and a lush, thriving forest in 2019, showcasing successful reforestation efforts. Then the Daily Mail reports about the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado and wife Lélia. They have replanted an entire forest over the last 20 years in the Amazon. That’s reforestation! In addition, just look at these photos. They reveal the [incredible transformation](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/10/tree-planting-mission-join-the-global-movement/) from a desolate and barren plot of land to a lush and lively forest. For when he returned from reporting in Rwanda in 1994, Salgado was shocked. All to find his family’s old cattle ranch completely destroyed by deforestation. ### Planting Seedlings So he and his wife started planting [seedlings](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/td-green-streets-grants-building-urban-green-forests/) in 1998. Then they rejuvenated the forest with millions over two decades. For it is now ‘a fertile woodland. All alive with flora and fauna’ to which ‘all the insects and birds and fish returned’. In addition, nearly 300 [species of trees](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/rare-tree-species-and-their-environmental-impact/), more than 170 species of birds, 30 species of mammals, and 15 species of amphibians and reptiles now call the area home. That’s ALL from planting locally needing tree seedlings. This process involves sourcing the right varieties and understanding optimal planting conditions. Moreover, it’s crucial to care for those trees to help them thrive in their environment. The importance of local tree seedlings cannot be overstated. They contribute to biodiversity, enhance soil quality, and provide essential habitats for various wildlife species. Local seedlings help combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By prioritizing local sources, we ensure that the plants adapt well to regional climates and soils. This allows for a more successful growth rate and sustainability in our efforts. Thus, we enhance green spaces in our communities. Sources: [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/philippines-tree-planting-students-graduation-law-environment-a8932576.html) and The Daily Mail ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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