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ID: KPP-EZX9

ID: KPP-EZX9

Acacia Mangium

Acacia mangium

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Tanzania

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Who am I?

Date of birth

07/26/2023

Name

Acacia Mangium

Tree

Acacia Mangium

Where am I located?

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Country

Tanzania

Place of birth

Kilombero

Coordinates

7° 52′ 18.77″ S
36° 56′ 54.92″ E

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My Timeline

The important moments in your tree's life.

Seed

It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.

Nursery

Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.

Planted

We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.

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Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!

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Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Acacia Mangium seedlings waiting to be transplanted into the ground. And who knows? Maybe I am among them!

Planted

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That's where I am:7° 52′ 18.77″ S
36° 56′ 54.92″ E

Photo

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And here I am in all my glory! The farmer who takes care of me took this picture of me after transplanting me.

Curiosity about me

The important moments in your tree's life.

Let's start with introductions

It can reach 30 meters in height; the branches are distributed irregularly on the tree. The blossoms are comparable to cascades of small, fragrant white flowers. The Acacia Mangium flourishes more or less all year round and the fruits are ready 6-7 months after pollination.

Meaning

All-rounder

Its multiple uses make it an immensely valuable tree!

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How much CO2 I’ll absorb

My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*

Current absorption

- 20 kg

2023

0 kg

2033

-200 kg

* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.

How I am useful to local communities

Consumption and sales

Consumption and sales

Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.

Soil

Soil

It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.

Medicine

Medicine

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

My benefits

70%

Food Security

The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.

50%

Economic development

The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.

40%

CO₂ Absorption

During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.

90%

Environmental protection

The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.