New Directory Of 125+ Tree-Planting Nonprofits Makes It Easier To Contribute To Reforestation Around The World

New Directory Of 125+ Tree-Planting Nonprofits Makes It Easier To Contribute To Reforestation Around The World

New Directory Of 125+ Tree-Planting Nonprofits Makes It Easier To Contribute To Reforestation Around The World The Global Reforestation Organization Directory provides standardized information on more than 125 major tree-planting organizations, making it easier for donors to compare groups and find the ones that match their priorities. Researchers from the University of California Santa Cruz evaluated groups across four categories: permanence, ecological, social and financial, each backed by scientific literature on best practices. Much of the evaluation relies on the organization’s self-reporting through surveys or website statements and, while researchers acknowledge this limitation, they say it still provides a valuable framework and a starting point for donors. The directory doesn’t rank organizations but rather shows what organizations publicly share about following scientific best practices, avoiding common mistakes and monitoring their results. Planting trees is something most peopl…