EARTH DAY: Intrepid celebrates 100,000th tree planted

An overhead view of a dense area of forest partially covered in heavy mist, while a few tree tops stick out of the fog, creating a mood of stillness and tranquility.

Intrepid Travel has celebrated Earth Day with good news: its Offset Earth project has reached 1000,000 trees!

Although travel is currently not an option for individuals around the world, the tour company said it is still committed to doing its part for climate action by matching trees planted with every subscription through its Offset Earth page.

“Planting over 100,000 trees in Kenya’s Intrepid Forest is a fantastic milestone to hit this Earth Day and we want to thank all those who have subscribed to our Offset Earth project to date,” said James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel.

“It’s a nice reminder that even when we have to be apart, we can still work together to change things for the better.”

Intrepid’s trees are currently being planted in Kenya’s Kijabe Forest, a short drive from Nairobi, by Eden Reforestation Projects and local community partners, which travellers will get to visit on select Kenya itineraries. In line with the company’s values, the reforestation project will also employ locals, many of whom are single mothers, to help plant the trees and keep the forest safe.

Carbon offsetting enables travellers to limit their carbon footprint by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reducing emissions, while the world explores new technologies and solutions to reduce our emissions globally. The starting monthly subscription rate allows users to plant 12 trees, matched by a further 12 on behalf of Intrepid Travel.

This tree planting, along with the purchase of Gold Standard-certified carbon credits, effectively prevents 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere each year.

In addition, the subscription service helps users set goals to reduce their carbon footprint overall, such as refusing single-use items, reducing their meat intake and taking public transportation to work.

“The world may have changed dramatically over the past few months with travel as we know it coming to a standstill”, said Thornton.

“But as a company, we remain committed to being climate positive and are grateful that our loyal customers feel the same. Travel will only rebound stronger if it rebuilds more responsibly.”

To sign up to Offset Earth and have your trees matched by Intrepid, go HERE. Once subscribed, users can watch their digital forest grow, check-in on the Kijabe project, and set goals to reduce their annual carbon footprint.

Featured image credit: iStock.com/Cheryl Ramalho

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