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Tree Planting Impact Calculator

Calculate the environmental impact of planting trees. See CO2 absorbed, oxygen produced, and the equivalent in cars offset or miles driven.

Inputs

years

Results

Total CO₂ Absorbed

2,640 lbs

≈ 15 adults

CO₂/Tree/Year (mature)48 lbs
Oxygen Produced18,200 lbs
Cars Offset0.26
Equivalent Miles2,966 mi
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the number of trees to be planted.
  2. Select the tree species or size category (seedling, sapling, or mature).
  3. Set the project duration in years.
  4. Review the estimated cumulative CO₂ sequestered over the project period.
  5. Native species suited to local soil and climate conditions maximize survival and carbon impact.

How the result changes with Time Period

Time PeriodTotal CO₂ Absorbed
113,120 lbs
3615,120 lbs
6529,040 lbs
9041,040 lbs

What each input means

Time Period
Number of years for the calculation.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Trees Planted = 10, Time Period = 10, Tree Type = 0 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total CO₂ Absorbed
    2640 = 2640
  3. Calculate CO₂/Tree/Year
    CO₂/Tree/Year
    48 = 48
  4. Calculate Oxygen Produced
    18200 = 18200

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