One treefor every kid on Ikaria
“One tree for every kid on Ikaria” is our new long-term project, working together with local associations. We would like to join the efforts of local groups who have already taken the initiative to plant trees to teach children how to protect their island.
Total income: 850 EUR
Income from the crowd funding August – December 2021: 850 EUR
Trees planted: 20 trees
Money spent: 1000 EUR
Supporters: people who participated in the crowdfunding in 2021
The story behind the project
It is well known that Ikaria is very much a green island, with a large variety of plants and trees. However, the nature on the island is facing multiple problems, among others due to the long, dry summers and the many free roaming and grazing goats. With this background it is difficult to protect the nature of the island and to plant trees. Where this is done, the trees do need to be protected from the goats, as well as long-term dedication in regular watering and loving care.
Some local associations on Ikaria are already taking initiatives to plant trees with the aim to give nature a long-lasting future on the island. « Friends of Ikaria » would like to support these activities, as these projects match our goals of supporting sustainable projects that protect the environment and the nature on Ikaria. Under the title “1 tree for every kid on Ikaria” we started a crowd-funding project to make it happen. The aim is to work with different associations on Ikaria; all those who want to join in and who share our commitment. As this is a long-term project, the crowd funding is an ongoing project.
As a first step we worked together with the local association of Plagia, because Plagia has already started a tree planting project, as well as other environmental projects. We planted 20 trees in Plagia in 2022. The trees were 2-3 years old, and they needed a metal fence to be protected against wild grazing goats. The planting started in springtime 2022 and kids of different ages participated.
Each tree (+ protection) costs around 50 EUR. So, in total we needed 1000 EUR to make it happen.
It is very much appreciated that many local associations on Ikaria are committed to protecting the environment of the island. Little steps can lead to big results and when kids plant new trees, they pave the way for a brighter and greener future for their homeland.
One treefor every kid on Ikaria
“One tree for every kid on Ikaria” is our new long-term project, working together with local associations. We would like to join the efforts of local groups who have already taken the initiative to plant trees to teach children how to protect their island.
Total income: 850 EUR
Income from the crowd funding August – December 2021: 850 EUR
Trees planted: 20 trees
Money spent: 1000 EUR
Supporters: people who participated in the crowdfunding in 2021
The story behind the project
It is well known that Ikaria is very much a green island, with a large variety of plants and trees. However, the nature on the island is facing multiple problems, among others due to the long, dry summers and the many free roaming and grazing goats. With this background it is difficult to protect the nature of the island and to plant trees. Where this is done, the trees do need to be protected from the goats, as well as long-term dedication in regular watering and loving care.
Some local associations on Ikaria are already taking initiatives to plant trees with the aim to give nature a long-lasting future on the island. « Friends of Ikaria » would like to support these activities, as these projects match our goals of supporting sustainable projects that protect the environment and the nature on Ikaria. Under the title “1 tree for every kid on Ikaria” we started a crowd-funding project to make it happen. The aim is to work with different associations on Ikaria; all those who want to join in and who share our commitment. As this is a long-term project, the crowd funding is an ongoing project.
As a first step we worked together with the local association of Plagia, because Plagia has already started a tree planting project, as well as other environmental projects. We planted 20 trees in Plagia in 2022. The trees were 2-3 years old, and they needed a metal fence to be protected against wild grazing goats. The planting started in springtime 2022 and kids of different ages participated.
Each tree (+ protection) costs around 50 EUR. So, in total we needed 1000 EUR to make it happen.
It is very much appreciated that many local associations on Ikaria are committed to protecting the environment of the island. Little steps can lead to big results and when kids plant new trees, they pave the way for a brighter and greener future for their homeland.