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ID: M9Y-9L5

ID: M9Y-9L5

Thelathini

Adansonia

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Kenya

11:14 - 31°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

12/18/2019

Also known as

Thelathini

Name

Baobab

Tree

Baobab

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Where am I located?

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Country

Kenya

Place of birth

Kilifi County

Coordinates

3° 24′ 9.89″ S
39° 55′ 32.89″ 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 Baobab 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:3° 24′ 9.89″ S
39° 55′ 32.89″ 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 baobab is an indigenous tree of Madagascar and widespread throughout Africa. Well-known for its imposing presence, consider that the tree’s diameter can reach a width of 10 meters. Considered the social hub of villages, the baobab’s shade hosts markets, meetings, dances, and games. It’s planted in to assist with the recovery of natural forests.

Meaning

Life

A magical and timeless tree: in African folklore it’s called the "Tree of Life" for its longevity.

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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

- 1500 kg

2019

0 kg

2029

-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

Medicine

Medicine

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

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

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

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

40%

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.

20%

Economic development

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

100%

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.