Tigmi in partnership with ReForest Now

“We recognise the Earth as a living system and we make it possible for people from all stages of life to contribute to the protection, renewal, and survival of our forests in Australia." - ReForest Now

In May 2020, we announced our partnership with ReForest Now, a non-profit environmental NGO established in 2018 and based in our own backyard in Northern NSW, Australia. Their mission is to return rainforest back to the land where it once stood and to protect existing rainforests of Australia and the rich ecosystems within by growing and planting trees.

Working with them since then, we now proudly plant a tree for every subscriber we have to our Tigmi Community. While this is a small step, it is a very exciting milestone for us as we work towards creating a lighter footprint and a greener future.

WHAT THEY DO

ReForest Now grows and plants trees in Australia, working to protect, conserve, and regenerate forests by growing over 150 species of native trees and planting in and around rainforest and non-tropical forests.

“We prioritise vulnerable and endangered species, genetic diversity of the trees, biodiversity, and ecological awareness of the planting sites for long-term survival of the trees we plant. Involving the local and wider community is central to our operations.”

They have designed their planting projects to include the involvement of the local community through open planting days and nursery volunteer days.

“When the local community feel connected to the environment, the motivation to protect it stays strong, and we can maximise the longevity of the rainforest through increased community support.”

WHY THEY DO IT

Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. The Australian rainforests are biodiversity hotspots and represent longevity of the Earth's rainforests. Protecting them means respecting and preserving history and beauty for generations to come.

HOW THEY DO IT

STEP 1: SEED AND WILDLING COLLECTION - Seed and wildling collection of around 450 species from NNSW forests and thousands from the Daintree rainforest.

STEP 2: THE NURSERY - Harvested materials are brought back to the ReForest Now Nursery in Mullumbimby NSW, housing tens of thousands of trees per year.

STEP 3: DONATIONS, COLLABORATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS - Anyone can give trees through their website. We proudly support this initiative by planting a tree for every subscriber.

STEP 4: IDENTIFYING A SITE AND SITE PREPARATION - Sites are selected on cleared land that retains fertile soil. Species are chosen to suit the microclimate.

STEP 5: PLANTING - Planting events involve the community, with participants planting thousands of trees in a single hour.

STEP 6: MAINTENANCE - Maintenance ensures tree survival, with agreements for landholders, contractors, and government teams to assist.

TIGMI IMPACT SO FAR

So far, 2000 trees have been planted in our name, and as of 2024, we plant a tree for every new subscriber to our newsletter.

To learn more or to donate to ReForest Now, visit: REFORESTNOW.ORG.AU

To sign up to our newsletter and plant a tree of your own, visit: JOIN THE TIGMI COMMUNITY

Follow them on Instagram: @reforestnow_australia