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ID: 8WP-WDE6

ID: 8WP-WDE6

Chestnut

Castanea sativa

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Italy

10:36 - 9°C

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My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

12/13/2022

Name

Chestnut

Tree

Chestnut

Where am I located?

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Country

Italy

Place of birth

Montieri

Coordinates

43° 10′ 16.16″ N
10° 59′ 8.67″ 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.

Photo

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

My Gallery

Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Chestnut 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:43° 10′ 16.16″ N
10° 59′ 8.67″ 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

The Chestnut is a tree whose history is deeply intertwined with that of human beings. It is thought to have originated in the Caucasus and brought to Europe first by the Greeks and then by the Romans. Widespread and prized for its fruit –chestnuts – and its timber, it fell into decline from the 15th century onwards. But while it is no longer widely cultivated, its cultural importance to many European peoples remains absolutely fundamental.

Meaning

Friendship

In view of the long history of friendship between man and the chestnut tree, there are many specimens of this tree that are considered true monuments, not only of landscape but also of historical and cultural value.

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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

- 15 kg

2022

0 kg

2032

-150 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.

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.

50%

CO₂ Absorption

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

30%

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.