Welcome back Dear Friends,
Once again, the pages of our yearly calendars have flown by and we find ourselves not only in a new year but a brand new decade. Of all the trends, crisis, miracles and happenings that have taken place over the past ten years there has been one constant that is still just as important (more so now) than the day we first started talking about it: Climate Action.
Throughout the past decade humanity has taken a stand on some very important issues. As a combined society we’ve began to look at these challenges and face them head-on. It’s no secret that our Earth is in a state of emergency and there is no denying its recent cries for help; most notably the raging fires in Australia. People all over the world are beginning to take notice and looking for ways that they can contribute to projects that combat the climate’s degradation.
Generally our resolutions are a likeness to new gym memberships, swear jars and booked vacation destinations, or whatever may be trending at the time. While we’re extreme advocates for self care, why not make a resolution to care for our planet in a way that you never have before? World Tree’s Eco-Tree Program is putting trees in the ground. Trees that restore both the air we breathe and the soil we stand on.
Much of humanity is plagued with a debilitating mindset that our individual actions are too small to make a large scale difference. Then, when we do decide to make a change, we gravitate to what exists inside of our own little bubble. It’s time we start thinking outside of that bubble and getting clear that, as we have shown here at World Tree, you do matter!
The funds that we’ve raised thus far have come from individuals like yourself that saw what we were doing and wanted to be apart of something larger. Your actions, no matter how big or small, make a difference.
So, while you’re cycling on your brand new Peloton bike and thinking of ways that you can do things differently this year, remember trends and fads come and go as quickly as they popped up.
Our planets health matters. It’s not just a trend. This year, this decade, take a stand for Mother Earth. YOU will make the difference!
We are currently approaching a major milestone of half a million funds raised on Wefunder. This will equate to over 22,000 trees planted! If you’re inspired to invest for the first time (or again) please do so. We also ask that you help us reach that milestone by sharing our page with your people (www.wefunder.com/worldtree) and let’s make this decade a turning point for our Mother Earth.
Happy New Year from World Tree!
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I am hoping that you will give us ample notice when you are about to reach the 1,000 ac. mark. I am planning on investing again and I would like to be back in at the $2,500 ac. amount. Thanks
I really want to invest in World Tree and would not hesitate to do so if it only cost $500 or less. Please lower the minimum investment so more people can take the risk and help the world. (In Australia enduring the bushfires)
Congrats! Great initiative. I agree Thomas Maphet. I think more people would invest if you cut the minimum to $1,250. I understand if you can't but just a thought.
I can't believe this effort hasn't had better support. I've invested myself, the last two rounds, and my mom's Trust did this round. Come on everyone, let's help out!
Well put Wendy; if only all of our investments could make such an impact. I concur with Bryan McDaniel, the $2,500 buy-in is a bit steep for most. I believe your comment "Your actions, no matter how big or small, make a difference" says it best. Similar to fractional investing in stock, when that opportunity opened for investors who couldn't afford to buy even a single share of stock in a company like Amazon at almost $2K/share, it opened up a huge funding stream for companies by allowing everyone to contribute. Granted opening your minimum investment at $1 USD would create a significant amount of paperwork in managing so many investors, maybe there is a happy medium; I believe a $500 minimum would be a great price point to increase investment in World Tree. It's steep for most investors that typically buy in at the $100 minimum level and are only looking to dabble in crowdfunding but not too steep given the environmental impact and future potential financial gain. That price point also provides a seemingly manageable, nice even 20% or 1/5 of an acre per investor. If that's too small, maybe $625 (25% or a 1/4 acre) would make it more manageable to track investors. Either way, I'm looking to continue this as an annual investment; I'm sure others would love to do the same. Good luck Wendy; you and your staff are an inspiration to us.