Replanting the Trees

In an effort to 'offset' my Christmas tree, I did a little research on the sites that were available to do that. I don't have a place to plant it myself, so someone's got to be out there doing it, right? So here is the summary of my reserach:

• At www.plantatreeusa.com, the basic tree package is $54, which entitles you to one tree, a webpage with a picture of your tree and the name of a loved one, plus an organic certificate.


• For only $15, the Arbon Day Foundation (www.arbonday.org) will send you 10 trees that are 6"-12" tall and a membership card. And unlike me, they know what kind of trees grow near your home. Or they'll send them to someone with a greener thumb that you.


• For the savers, spend $1 at www.plantabillion.org/ and you will have funded at tree in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. They're at 1.8 million already

There are lots more options, these are just representative samples of what's out there. Where you plant the tree doesn't matter too much with regard to the carbon emissions and global warming, but you might enjoy it more if it's closer to home. I think we'll join the Arbon Day Foundation and send our trees to someone who can love them better than we can...