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ID: RRG-E6D

ID: RRG-E6D

Wenge

Millettia laurentii

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Cameroon

03:53 - 19°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

05/28/2013

Name

Wenge

Tree

Wenge

Where am I located?

Flag of Cameroon

Country

Cameroon

Place of birth

Yoko

Coordinates

5° 1′ 41.92″ N
12° 1′ 0.63″ 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!

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Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Wenge 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:5° 1′ 41.92″ N
12° 1′ 0.63″ 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 wedge is a member of the Fabaceae family and comes from the African tropics in the area between Mozambique and central Congo. It can grow up to 20 meters tall produces hanging brown pods from its thick crown. The tree provides shade, blocks the wind, and helps with reforestation.

Meaning

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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

- 3000 kg

2013

0 kg

2023

-3000 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

My benefits

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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.

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Economic development

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

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CO₂ Absorption

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

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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.