As forests all over the world are continuously drained of their precious resources, a huge amount of money is certainly required to rebuild them. But every once in a while, noble reforestation efforts arise that does not call for a huge amount of cash. This is exactly what Hank Dearden does through his organization, ForestPlanet. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how they spearhead reforestation projects around the world at a surprisingly low cost: only 15 cents per tree. Hank explains how their work helps with soil restoration, which is crucial in rehabilitating the environment and improving farming strategies. He also talks about bringing their mission to movie screenings through their recent partnership with Katharina Stieffenhofer.

About Guest:

Hank Dearden is the Founder and Executive Director of Forest Planet, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting large low-cost reforestation projects that help plant millions of trees around the globe. A natural connector passionate about all forms of renewable energy, he loves to explore new places by riding a bicycle.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hankdearden/

Guest Website: https://forestplanet.org

Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/forestplanetorg/

Additional Resources Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/GoNegative, https://seedonline.eventbrite.com/?aff=cmbb

Show Notes [RAW AUDIO]:

0:00 – Introduction

3:16 – ForestPlanet

10:10 - 15-cent investment per tree

13:19 - Soil restoration

17:44 - Katharina Stieffenhofer’s Seed to Seed

27:53 – Getting in touch with ForestPlanet

31:26 - Societal benefits of tree planting

38:23 – Conclusion

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