How can I plant a tree in GForest?
GForest is an interactive climate tech platform on GCash that allows you to support tree-planting projects across the Philippines. By using digital transactions, you reduce your carbon footprint and help fight climate change.
For every virtual tree you plant in the app, GCash and its partners will plant a real tree for you. Since 2019, GForest has planted over 2.5 million actual trees nationwide.
How to plant a tree in GForest:
First, you have to collect enough green energy points. Tap Locations on the GForest homepage to see where your tree will be planted, with the help of our partners.
- On your GCash app, tap GForest
- Tap Plant a Tree
- Select the tree you want to plant
- Read through the description and tap Plant Now
- You will be led to the certificate of the tree you chose to plant
You’ll see the certificate number and the type of tree in the certificate. It will be updated with a stamp once the seedling is planted in one of our planting sites.
GForest Partners
Our tree-planting initiatives are made possible by our trusted partners who work directly with local farming communities to plant and monitor the seedlings.
- Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas Foundation, Inc. (WWF-Philippines)
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI)
- Ayala Land Inc. (ALI)
- Friends of Hope Inc. (HOPE)
- Century Pacific Food Inc. (Century)
- Philippine Coffee Board Inc.
- WWF
- Culion Foundation
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