ID: 995-LWJ
ID: 995-LWJ
Beechwood
Gmelina arborea
Photo
Senegal
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My connections
The project I am part of
Senegal
2,477
Involved farmers
41,809
Planted trees
A West African country overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Senegal is largely flat, with occasional volcanic hills. The climate is hot and tropical, with two seasons: a dry one and a rainy one. Among the animals that inhabit it,** in addition to lions, leopards and antelopes, it is worth mentioning the African manatee, which can be found in some of Senegal's major rivers. **Since 2011, **Treedom has been working in the Casamance River Delta region**, where the farmers involved have been planting fruit and forest trees. This project has improved the economic and social conditions of the rural population, by generating income and planting new trees in deforested areas.
My ID card
Who am I?
Tree
Beechwood
Date of birth
11/23/2016
Name
Beechwood
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Where am I located?
Country
Senegal
Place of birth
Communauté rurale de Kataba 1
Coordinates
13° 2′ 51.71″ N | 16° 36′ 57.89″ 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
16° 36′ 57.89″ W
Photo
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.
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
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
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 absorb CO₂. The trees 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.