There’s something special about visiting a new country

Imagine if every single time we made such a journey, we left an indelible footprint of planting just a tree! At PLANT A FOOTPRINT that's our initiative. By this very simple act we could plant at least a billion trees every year, increasing the number of trees being planted annually by more than 20%.

About the Initiative
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What We Do

At Plant a Footprint we turn travel into an agent for restoration. We partner with tourists, travel agencies , local communities, governments and conservation groups to plant indigenous trees in every country visited. By embracing sustainable travel practices tourists are restoring ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and counteracting climate change.

100+
Partner Agencies
1.5B
Annual Tourists to Inspire
1M+
Trees Planted (goal)

Why Plant a Footprint

Tourism is Plant A Footprint is a global organization leveraging the power of tourism to make a meaningful environmental impact, by encouraging tourists to plant trees worldwide. With an estimated 1.5 billion tourists traveling each year, this presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage travelers in combating climate change. Through partnerships with tours and travel agencies, Plant A Footprint integrates tree-planting experiences into travel itineraries, enabling tourists to directly contribute to reforestation efforts, improve biodiversity and create lasting environmental legacies.

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Make Every Journey Count

The tourism industry is one of the largest global sectors, with over 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals annually (UNWTO). As tourism grows, so do the environmental challenges that come with it, such as carbon emissions, waste generation, and habitat destruction. However, tourism also presents a unique opportunity to promote sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

Plant A Footprint was founded with the belief that travel and environmental responsibility can coexist. Through the simple yet powerful act of planting trees, tourists can offset the ecological impact of their travels, promote global reforestation and leave a positive legacy. By partnering with established tours and travel agencies, this organization harnesses the reach of global tourism to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change.

Latest from Plant a Footprint

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How to Plant a Tree on Your Next Trip

Partner with your tour operator, join a local planting day, and take home a shareable certificate—simple steps to leave a living legacy wherever you travel.

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Why Native Species and Aftercare Matter

Planting the right tree in the right place is only the start. Here’s how we ensure survival, biodiversity gains, and community stewardship.