ID: EV6-YRZL
ID: EV6-YRZL
Black Mangrove
Avicennia germinans
Photo
Honduras
10:56 - 29°C
My connections
The project I am part of
Honduras
753
Involved farmers
13,630
Planted trees
Tucked between the mountains of Central America, Honduras is rich in biodiversity and culture. From natural parks to Mayan ruins, it offers pristine landscapes and a Caribbean coast with the world's second-largest coral reef. Treedom supports local reforestation by planting mangroves, strengthening the coastal ecosystem and supporting local communities.
My ID card
Who am I?
Tree
Black Mangrove
Date of birth
12/21/2022
Name
Black Mangrove
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Where am I located?
Country
Honduras
Place of birth
Omoa
Coordinates
15° 42′ 52.21″ N | 88° 12′ 48.83″ W
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
Planted
88° 12′ 48.83″ W
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The Black Mangrove can present itself as an evergreen shrub or a small and medium-sized tree, with a rounded crown of scattered branches. It usually grows from 3 to 12 meters in height, but occasionally reaches 25 meters. Growing in the muddy tidal plains, the plant develops a root system with many vertical roots, above ground level.
Meaning
Embrace
Its roots, which look like an intricate web, offer shelter to many species of fish, and curb the land erosion caused by tides. A Mangrove's embrace is really precious.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 10 kg
2022
0 kg
2032
-50 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
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
It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.
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.
60%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
20%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.
80%
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.