Three Trees for Every One Removed

Impact Statement

Every tree removed is more than offset — three new trees mean net habitat gain, not just replacement. The ratio is simple enough to require, track, and verify on any project.

Explain Like I'm 10

What is it? For every tree that comes out, three go in. That replaces what was lost and starts to rebuild habitat, soil, and shade.
Why does it matter? Removing a tree without replacement accelerates habitat loss, soil erosion, and carbon release. A three-to-one ratio turns removal into net restoration.

The Five W's of Three Trees for Every One Removed

Who

This is Saving Planets' own forest solution — a simple, verifiable rule for any planting project: three trees planted for every one removed.

What

For every tree that comes out, three go in. That replaces what was lost and starts to rebuild habitat, soil, and shade.

When

Ongoing — any planting project can adopt this ratio today.

Where

Anywhere trees are removed: construction sites, logging operations, land clearing, and development projects.

Why

Removing a tree without replacement accelerates habitat loss, soil erosion, and carbon release. A three-to-one ratio turns removal into net restoration.

For Teachers

Discussion questions

What is Three Trees for Every One Removed, and what problem does it help solve?
Who is behind Three Trees for Every One Removed, and where does the work happen?
How does Three Trees for Every One Removed help both people and nature? Use one fact from this page.

Sources are listed with each fact in the Five W's above.

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APA

Saving Planets. (n.d.). Three Trees for Every One Removed. https://www.savingplanets.com/Three_Trees.html

MLA

"Three Trees for Every One Removed." Saving Planets, https://www.savingplanets.com/Three_Trees.html.