Afforestation is basically a process of planting a large amount of trees to cover an area where there were no trees planted before. Currently, Offset Green is partnering with GEOC and the Kehewin First Nations in an afforestation project. The trees which are planted in this area are the Okanese Poplar which were first introduced in 2007 by the PFRA in Indian Head. The reasons why this type of trees was chosen are: they can grow very fast thus absorb more carbon dioxide and they have the ability to resist drought.
Afforestation projects are key in the role of capturing carbons which help filter the air. Every time we burn a fossil fuel we release carbon into the air, damaging our environment. By planting a tree we help to capture carbon from the air and make our environment cleaner. Trees need carbon to grow and they store carbon as long as they are growing. That's why the Okanese Poplar which has vigorous growth habit became the tree of choice. The Kehewin First Nations can also get benefits from this type of project. They can invest the money collected from the carbon sequestering program into building more schools and communities.
Financial benefit is not the only advantage which this afforestation project brings them. In this project, the step of selling sequestered carbon through a carbon credit program can create an income for the First Nations. It is undeniable that the income provided by carbon sequestering is the key to the realization of the project, but there are other benefits which are worth counting as well. This project can create massive jobs for the local people. When the project started, local people were hired to plant more than 5,000 trees and when the project ended, they are hired again to harvest the trees. Then First Nations people have advantages of using harvested trees again. Harvested trees are used for biomass so their schools, offices are all heated with biomass.
Recreational areas, parks, wildlife habits are also created through afforestation projects. The First Nations have always been stewards of the land for years so providing these beautification projects is definitely a good benefit for them. Local children have more safe places to play. Everybody can go to these parks to go jogging or just relax after long hours working.
In short, people can get many benefits from this type of project. If you love our earth and you are responsible for protecting this planet, take action now! Every afforestation needs mutual as well as financial support from everybody.
Afforestation projects are key in the role of capturing carbons which help filter the air. Every time we burn a fossil fuel we release carbon into the air, damaging our environment. By planting a tree we help to capture carbon from the air and make our environment cleaner. Trees need carbon to grow and they store carbon as long as they are growing. That's why the Okanese Poplar which has vigorous growth habit became the tree of choice. The Kehewin First Nations can also get benefits from this type of project. They can invest the money collected from the carbon sequestering program into building more schools and communities.
Financial benefit is not the only advantage which this afforestation project brings them. In this project, the step of selling sequestered carbon through a carbon credit program can create an income for the First Nations. It is undeniable that the income provided by carbon sequestering is the key to the realization of the project, but there are other benefits which are worth counting as well. This project can create massive jobs for the local people. When the project started, local people were hired to plant more than 5,000 trees and when the project ended, they are hired again to harvest the trees. Then First Nations people have advantages of using harvested trees again. Harvested trees are used for biomass so their schools, offices are all heated with biomass.
Recreational areas, parks, wildlife habits are also created through afforestation projects. The First Nations have always been stewards of the land for years so providing these beautification projects is definitely a good benefit for them. Local children have more safe places to play. Everybody can go to these parks to go jogging or just relax after long hours working.
In short, people can get many benefits from this type of project. If you love our earth and you are responsible for protecting this planet, take action now! Every afforestation needs mutual as well as financial support from everybody.
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