ID: P3Z-P3NL
ID: P3Z-P3NL
Black Alder
Alnus glutinosa
Seed
Italy
19:36 - 13°C
My connections
The project I am part of
Italy
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.
My ID card
Who am I?
Tree
Black Alder
Date of birth
01/26/2026
Name
Black Alder
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Where am I located?
Country
Italy
Place of birth
Sulzano
Coordinates
45° 41′ 29.69″ N | 10° 6′ 28.44″ 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
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The Black Alder is part of the Betulaceae family: this tree is native to cold and cold-temperate areas of the Eurasian territory. It can grow up to 25 meters tall and it helps to stabilize the nitrogen levels in the soil. Its leaves are born in Spring but fall off during Fall and Winter.
Meaning
Stability
Its bark is rich in tannin, which is used to dye materials and to make indelible ink.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 0 kg
2026
0 kg
2036
-150 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
Anti-wind
It protects young plants from the wind and reduces water evaporation from the soil.
Biodiversity
It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.
Fence
It provides protection for crops and shade for livestock.
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.
My benefits
40%
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.
40%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
80%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.
60%
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.