World Tree

Is Global Warming a Gift?

employee @ World Tree

Published on Jun 15, 2020

“Is global warming happening to us or for us? If it’s happening to you, you are the victim and disempowered. Or you can think about it happening for us. Global warming is feedback. It’s actually a gift.”

Paul Hawken, author of Drawdown, spoke at a World Tree event in Atlanta last fall. This quote from him is a good reminder that all the difficulties we are dealing with are feedback. They are a message from Mother Earth who is telling us loud and clear: “Get up, get involved and do something decisive to create the kind of future we want”.

We see that resolve in the messages and support we get every day from our investors and our farmers. Thank you to everyone who has become involved with World Tree, whether that’s investing, sharing our story, or planting our beautiful trees.

Wendy Burton, with Steve Distante (of Vanderbuilt Financial Group, left and Paul Hawken, right) in September 2019 at  the True Nature conference hosted by World Tree. 

Half Acres and Early Bird Acres

We have about 40 acres left at the “early bird” pricing. Right now, you can invest in half an acre for $1,250. 

The minimum investment will increase to $3,000 once we hit our million dollar target. 

If you choose to participate, remember to leave us a shout-out. A big THANK YOU to Matthew Pierce who wrote this week:

“This is a comprehensive strategy relying on perfect technology (i.e. created by nature, not humans) and meets my goal for substantial improvements in soil health, supporting small farmers and their communities, and massively drawing down carbon.”

The Benefits and Challenges of Paulownia - they are not what you think!

Webinar, Wednesday 17th June at 12 noon PST / 3pm EST - Register Now

Are you new to timber investing? Are you wondering about the lumber market, and how Paulownia fits? Do you have questions about pricing and returns? If you have been asking yourselves these questions, you don’t want to miss our webinar this week.

Our CEO, Doug Willmore will be addressing these questions - and more - on the webinar. This presentation will be a deep-dive into the market, the facts, the projections and how Paulownia is the ideal eco-timber to meet future demands.


Take a break this Wednesday and learn about the uses of Paulownia. Like these beautiful acoustic Paulownia building finishes.

Join Doug
for this rare opportunity to learn:  

  • The advantages and challenges of Paulownia (Empress) lumber - they are not what you might think!
  • Why knowledgeable investors have been talking about trees for decades
  • The outlook for timber investing and global demand
  • Uses, prices and the market for Paulownia
  • How Paulownia address the three Ps (people, planet and profit)
  • Why private, for-profit companies are essential to reversing climate change

This webinar is a MUST for current and future investors who have been asking questions about Paulownia lumber. Everyone is welcome.


Webinar details:

The Three Ps of Paulownia - a Deeper Dive - with World Tree CEO, Doug Willmore

Wednesday, June 17th at noon PST / 3pm EST

Register here




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