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ID: 4VW-GZR

ID: 4VW-GZR

NeiUt

Citrus sinensis

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Kenya

01:20 - 16°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

11/02/2020

Also known as

NeiUt

Name

Orange

Tree

Orange

Where am I located?

Flag of Kenya

Country

Kenya

Place of birth

Thika Township ward

Coordinates

1° 2′ 58.47″ S
37° 3′ 2.54″ 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 Orange 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:1° 2′ 58.47″ S
37° 3′ 2.54″ 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

A native of southern China, the Orange tree is an evergreen that produces small white and green flowers in addition to the well-known, succulent fruit. Oranges are planted for dietary purposes and to aid the local economy through fruit commerce.

Meaning

Optimism

The characteristic orange color symbolizes trust, optimism, and a positive mood.

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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

- 80 kg

2020

0 kg

2030

-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.

Medicine

Medicine

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

Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Raw materials are extracted from its flowers, fruits and/or leaves to produce creams or powders.

My benefits

100%

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.

60%

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.

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.