Commemorative
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trees in Memory card is a 5″x7″ folded card, and the Trees in Celebration certificate is a 7″x5″ certificate. The e-certificate for both the Trees in Memory and Trees in Celebration downloadable versions are 7"x5".
We print and ship out cards and certificates within two business days of when you placed the order. They are shipped from Lincoln, Nebraska, via the U.S. Postal Service, and arrival time will depend on the destination.
There is not a plaque by your specific tree, but the trees are formally documented on our online tree registry.
Typically it is, but please consult a tax professional familiar with your state’s tax laws.
All plantings are completed by contracted professional tree planters and are overseen and assessed by foresters on the grounds.
Our planting partners select and plant trees native to the specific area. Tree species selected will differ from region to region throughout the country.
The trees will be planted at the best suitable planting time for each forest, typically the spring or fall.
Your tree is planted along with thousands of other trees throughout the forest. Per your request, we can provide a map of all the locations planted on the forest this year to give you a sense of the size of the project(s).
We strongly advise against visiting the forests areas as these planting areas are often situated in remote regions with limited accessibility and may encompass tens of thousands of acres where hundreds of thousands of seedlings are planted. These trees are planted in areas where they are most needed, rather than in locations that are easily accessible or convenient for visitation. As such, we urge visitors to respect the importance of these planting areas and to support our efforts to restore and preserve the natural ecosystems for future generations.
Our "Forests of Great Need” are chosen with our on-the-ground partners, as they help us determine the forests in greatest need of replanting efforts. Once the estimated number of trees to be replanted in a chosen forest has been fulfilled, we, with the advice and help of our partners, then choose the next forest of greatest need. Donations made to a Forest of Great Need will plant trees in a variety of projects.
We selected these sites to maximize the environmental benefits we provide while also driving positive impacts for the wildlife and broader society in the regions where we plant.
As our program expands and we plant more trees, we will be planting in various regions across the United States.
