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ID: PVD-87L

ID: PVD-87L

Spanish Cedar

Cedrela odorata

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Haiti

04:02 - 24°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

09/21/2017

Name

Spanish Cedar

Tree

Spanish Cedar

Where am I located?

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Country

Haiti

Place of birth

Commune Trou-Du-Nord

Coordinates

19° 35′ 43.59″ N
72° 2′ 52.94″ W

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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 Spanish Cedar 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:19° 35′ 43.59″ N
72° 2′ 52.94″ W

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 Spanish cedar is an important species of the Meliaceae family. It comes from Central America, is medium-sized, and is used for its insect-repelling resin as well as for honey production.

Meaning

Jealousy

The tree's resin repels just about anything that buzzes around it. If that's not what you call being jealous…

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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

- 350 kg

2017

0 kg

2027

-500 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.

Fence

Fence

It provides protection for crops and shade for livestock.

Anti-wind

Anti-wind

It protects young plants from the wind and reduces water evaporation from the soil.

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.

20%

Economic development

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

60%

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.