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ID: Y5V-JE3

ID: Y5V-JE3

Beechwood

Gmelina arborea

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Senegal

17:39 - 29°C

My connections

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Who am I?

Date of birth

03/25/2016

Name

Beechwood

Tree

Beechwood

Where am I located?

Flag of Senegal

Country

Senegal

Place of birth

Communauté rurale de Kataba 1

Coordinates

13° 1′ 8.19″ N
16° 41′ 52.74″ W

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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!

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Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Beechwood 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:13° 1′ 8.19″ N
16° 41′ 52.74″ W

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 beechwood has a pale yellow wood and can grow up to 30 meters tall. Its yellow flowers with shades of orange usually bloom when the tree is still devoid of leaves. The tree is planted for its healing properties: the root and bark are used to cure stomach pain and to improve the appetite.

Meaning

Truth

Beechwood infusions are an ancient remedy for hallucinations and restore us back to reality.

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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

- 2400 kg

2016

0 kg

2026

-3000 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.

Anti-wind

Anti-wind

It protects young plants from the wind and reduces water evaporation from the soil.

My benefits

10%

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.

100%

CO₂ Absorption

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

90%

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.