Requirements to join Tree-Nation as a Project Developer

Our mission is to support the planting of 1 trillion trees globally. To achieve this, we partner only with projects that have already demonstrated their ability to execute successfully and can scale reliably.

Who we work with

We collaborate with project developers who:

• Have successfully implemented reforestation or restoration projects in the past

• Can demonstrate results at a scale comparable to the project they seek funding for

• Are able to operate within a structured, data-driven system

Tree-Nation is not an open marketplace for early-stage ideas. We onboard projects that are already operational and proven.

Core requirement: proven track record

To apply, project developers must submit a case study of a previously implemented project, including:

• A KML file defining the exact project area (polygon)

• Description of the intervention (species, planting model, timeline)

• Evidence of results (survival, growth, or ecosystem impact)

This allows Tree-Nation to evaluate whether the project can deliver the expected outcomes at scale.

How we validate projects

All projects are assessed using a combination of:

• Remote sensing analysis (satellite data, vegetation signals, and historical performance)

• Review of past project outcomes

• Alignment with Tree-Nation’s methodology and certification system

This ensures that only projects with demonstrated, verifiable performance are onboarded.

Core requirements

1. Proven execution capability

Projects must demonstrate:

• Successful past implementation of similar interventions

• Ability to achieve consistent survival and growth outcomes

• Capacity to scale operations over time

2. Quality of implementation

Projects must demonstrate that they operate effectively and responsibly in practice, including:

• Use of ecologically appropriate species adapted to local conditions

• Application of sustainable planting practices

• Maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem integrity

• Clear roles and responsibilities within the project team

• Safe and structured working conditions for field operations

These elements are evaluated based on real project outcomes and observed practices, not only documentation.

3. Project structure and reporting

Projects must be able to:

• Operate on a clearly defined and implemented site

• Provide evidence of land access or management rights

• Demonstrate consistent planting performance and survival rates

• Share regular monitoring data and updates

• Provide annual reporting on activities, planting, and outcomes

4. Local integration and long-term viability

Projects must demonstrate that their activities are sustainable within the local context, including:

• Alignment with local community needs and land use practices

• Clear economic or practical value for local stakeholders

• Reduced risk of land-use conflict or project abandonment

• Integration into existing local systems (agriculture, water use, livelihoods)

Projects that are not aligned with local realities are unlikely to succeed at scale and are not suitable for the platform.

Who should not apply

Tree-Nation does not onboard:

• Early-stage projects without a proven track record

• Projects that cannot provide verifiable past results

• Projects that are not yet operational

Our approach

Tree-Nation is designed to support projects that can scale reforestation effectively and reliably.

By combining:

• Proven project developers

• Structured certification

• Continuous monitoring and verification

• Access to global funding

We build a system capable of delivering impact at the scale required for the 1 trillion tree mission.

If your organization meets the requirement and want to join our mission - proceed here with the application 🌱

Code of Conduct

All Tree-Nation projects must comply with our Code of Conduct, ensuring responsible environmental and operational practices.

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