Tree Planting & Carbon | Knowledge Base | Food & Trees for Africa

Question 1

Does FTFA act as a commercial nursery for corporate  plant sales?

Accepted Answer

Nursery networks are operated as distributed holding facilities to support community development and greening projects rather than retail commercial nurseries. Consequently, a three-week logistical lead time is required from donation clearance to event implementation.

Question 2

What are the measurable B-BBEE and ESG benefits of corporate tree planting in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Corporate tree donations yield measurable returns: Section 18A tax certificates (issued strictly to the donor entity), B-BBEE scorecard points under Socio-Economic Development (SED), and verified ESG carbon offset metrics.

Question 3

How do donors receive and send custom digital certificates when gifting a tree?

Accepted Answer

Digital tree gifting certificates are automatically generated upon completing a donation through the online portal. Donors can download a high-resolution PDF immediately for manual distribution or schedule an automated email delivery directly to the recipient.

Question 4

Can private individuals buy trees from South African greening NPOs for residential planting?

Accepted Answer

Trees cannot be purchased for private residential use, as nursery networks and operational resources are strictly dedicated to community development and large-scale environmental projects. Individuals should source climate-appropriate trees from commercial retail nurseries.

Question 5

Can individual tree donors participate in physical volunteer planting days in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Individual tree donations are planted directly by the implementation team alongside community beneficiaries to ensure operational efficiency. Interactive corporate or group volunteer planting days require a minimum threshold of 75 trees to cover logistical and facilitation costs.

Question 6

What is the replacement policy for dead trees in corporate social investment projects?

Accepted Answer

While there is no blanket replacement policy due to external climate variables, tree mortality is proactively mitigated through baseline training and monitoring. High survival rates average over 85%, and replacement needs are evaluated case-by-case during formal audits.

Question 7

How are corporate tree planting donations monitored and tracked post-implementation in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Planted trees are monitored via program-specific methodologies. Residential trees undergo formal site audits every six months for 12 months, reforestation projects utilise drone and LiDAR tracking, and public space plantings rely on structured feedback loops with local caretakers

Question 8

Can individual donors select a specific community beneficiary for a tree donation in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Individual donors can choose a specific community beneficiary from a vetted list of verified sites. Tree donations can be personalised with custom certificates and messages via the online portal to ensure the contribution aligns with personal giving goals.

Question 9

Are corporate tree planting donations in South Africa indigenous or fruit trees?

Accepted Answer

Planted trees include both indigenous and fruit species, selected based on localised project goals. Reforestation focuses entirely on climate-resilient indigenous trees, while community and housing programmes combine indigenous shade trees with high-yield fruit trees.

Question 10

Where are corporate tree planting donations physically implemented in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Tree plantings are physically implemented in underserved areas, including public schools, community centers, clinics, and informal settlements, alongside selected urban centers and suburban parks depending on project socio-environmental goals.