Where are the trees planted?
We work with the U.S. Forest Service to choose the areas most in need of our trees. Most of our trees are planted to restore areas burned by wildfire. Our current planting location is Sequoia National Forest.
Can I choose where the trees are planted?
Our mission here at Trees for a Change is to provide thoughtful, meaningful gifts that live on to restore fire devastated forest lands. It would be nice if we could offer more choice in planting areas, but our priority is planting trees where they are needed most. We hope you agree that when it comes to giving a gift that is about LIFE, a gift that truly honors someone, putting the trees where that life will make the biggest difference is the best thing we could possibly do. Please visit this page for more information.
When will the trees be planted?
We estimate about how many trees we'll need to plant for each calendar year, then the trees are planted that year in the early summer (this is the best time for survival.) We move our planting project to a new location once we've dedicated all the trees we planted that year. We do things this way so folks who receive tree gifts in the last half of the year don't have to wait all the way until the following summer to find out about their trees. Rest assured, each and every tree gift given through Trees for a Change has a baby tree or trees accounted for in the designated planting location.
How are you different from other tree dedication organizations?
*We provide a name registry so folks can track their tree location
*We take photos of the baby trees and post them on the website
*We visit the trees in the future and take updated photos
*We provide tree location maps & directions so folks can visit their trees
*We are woman-owned
Do you have any certifications so I know you're legit?
Yes! We are certified by both the Green Business network at Green America and the Bay Area Green Business program.
The Green America certification requires a thorough assessment of a business to ensure they are deeply committed to both environmental and social justice. Green America’s Green Business Certification is one of the oldest and most reputable consumer trustmarks in the marketplace and the first to include both social and environmental criteria.
The Bay Area Green Business certification requires a months long business assessment as well as an on-site business visit and interview. The certification assures customers that a business is meeting high standards in the following areas: reducing water use, conserving energy, supporting sustainable commuting, preventing pollution, using non-toxic cleaners, avoiding landfill waste, recycling materials, and hiring local vendors.
How will my gift recipient know where the trees are planted?
The card that accompanies the tree gift has information printed on the inside left. This info explains the gift and directs the recipient to the "Find Trees" feature on the website.
How do I track a tree location?
Visit our Find a Tree page and you can search for a tree by NAME of gift recipient or DATE the gift was ordered.
Who actually plants the trees?
We work with the U.S. National Forest Service to plant the trees. They are forest experts, and they take great care to plant the trees in the places and using the methods that help ensure survival.
How do I get tree growth updates?
When you've ordered a tree gift from us, we'll automatically send you occasional tree update emails in coming years. If you don't want them, you can unsubscribe anytime. If you are a gift recipient, you can sign up for updates at the bottom of any page on the website.
Will my trees have a name on them?
To preserve the natural beauty of the forest, no plaques or signs are put on the trees.
Can the trees I plant through Trees for a Change be visited?
Yes, our trees can be visited and each forest location page has information about visiting. Each year we plant many trees to restore a large area of devastated forest, and many families have found it meaningful to visit their planting location and witness up close the hope of new life in the forest. *Please note we aren’t able to provide coordinates to individual trees.
When will you ship my tree dedication gift?
Orders are usually processed and shipped in 1-2 business days (could take a little longer during the holidays.) We use USPS Mail, and we'll send you a tracking number by email when we have shipped your gift. Orders shipped by Priority Mail usually take 2-4 days to arrive, orders shipped 1st class usually take 3-7 days to arrive.
I need the certificate ASAP. Can you email it to me?
Sure! We have printable Tree Gifts available here. Just place your order and you'll receive the gift via email within a few minutes.
How can I have extra certificates or cards mailed to different addresses?
We can offer these options for Tree Gifts of 5 or more trees only. Please contact us at customerservice(at)TreesForaChange.com - (707) 508-9262
Can I have new trees planted near trees I've dedicated in the past?
Contact us and we'll see if we can help with that. CustomerService(at)TreesForaChange.com - (707) 508-9262
Can I design a certificate with custom wording?
Sure- just put your wording in the "Plant the trees/ for" field on the order form. For example, you can enter "Jessica passing the BAR Exam" and we'll center your entry and the certificate will read
