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ID: DYY-ZJR

ID: DYY-ZJR

Pero

Quercus ilex

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Italy

02:05 - 14°C

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Who am I?

Date of birth

04/03/2019

Also known as

Pero

Name

Holm Oak

Tree

Holm Oak

Where am I located?

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Country

Italy

Place of birth

Caltagirone

Coordinates

37° 9′ 10.43″ N
14° 32′ 49.37″ E

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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 Holm Oak 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:37° 9′ 10.43″ N
14° 32′ 49.37″ 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 Holm oak is one of the most distinctive species of oak found across the Mediterranean. It can grow over 20 metres in height and has a broad, dense canopy, beneath which many populations have gathered together since time immemorial. The Holm oak grows very slowly, but it is long-lived and can survive for centuries. Its fruit - acorns - is a favourite with wild animals and has even tempted humans too. In many places around the Mediterranean, the acorns were once used to make a kind of flour, and even as a coffee substitute.

Meaning

Nobility

The Holm oak is mainly found in Mediterranean countries, where the trees can often be seen standing in isolation, surrounded by farmland. Like ancient noblemen still watching over their territory.

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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

- 100 kg

2019

0 kg

2029

-200 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

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.

Natural pesticide

Natural pesticide

Its leaves and/or its fruits contain useful substances that can be used against plant diseases or as natural pesticides.

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.

30%

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 offset CO₂. The trees that 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.