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ID: 8NK-JY7

ID: 8NK-JY7

Beech

Fagus sylvatica

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Italy

06:17 - 5°C

My connections

The project I am part of

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Italy

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2,200

Involved farmers

51,861

Planted trees

Italy is commonly described as a peninsula stretching in the Mediterranean Sea. Actually, in addition to the peninsula area, Italy includes a continental area as well as several islands: although it is a small country, Italy has an extremely varied landscape. The territory is mainly hilly, with mountains occupying more than 35% of the territory. Treedom works with various partners encouraging organic farming. The results of this projects include the creation of a sustainable production and trading chain that has a positive impact on society and on those same seized assets, which have become free croplands and are used to create high quality products using eco-friendly methods.

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Who am I?

Tree

Beech

Date of birth

08/08/2019

Name

Beech

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Where am I located?

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Country

Italy

Place of birth

Asiago

Coordinates

45° 54′ 44.01″ N | 11° 29′ 13.42″ E

My Timeline

The important moments in your tree's life.

Seed

It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.

Nursery

Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.

Planted

We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.

Photo

Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!

My Gallery

Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Beech seedlings waiting to be transplanted into the ground. And who knows? Maybe I am among them!

Planted

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That's where I am:45° 54′ 44.01″ N
11° 29′ 13.42″ E

Photo

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And here I am in all my glory! The farmer who takes care of me took this picture of me after transplanting me.

Curiosity about me

The important moments in your tree's life.

Let's start with introductions

The Beech tree can be found in many forests in Europe and typically on the Alps and Apennines. It can reach 40 meters in height, with an average trunk diameter of 80-100 cm. It can live up to 300 years, even if recently some have been identified in Italy estimated to be around 500 years old.

Meaning

Security

The Beech is able to withstand intense frost, has a slow growth and a strong and firm root system. Features that make it a real security!

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How much CO2 I’ll absorb

My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*

Current absorption

- 150 kg

2019

0 kg

2029

-300 kg

* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.

How I am useful to local communities

Medicine

Medicine

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

Soil

Soil

It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.

My benefits

20%

Food Security

The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.

20%

Economic development

The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.

40%

CO₂ Absorption

During its life cycle, each tree will absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.

40%

Environmental protection

The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.