NET-BENEFIT IMPACT

Who plants our trees?

Since launching in 2018, we’ve worked alongside Eden Reforestation Projects, a non-profit tree-planting organization that employs indigenous locals to regenerate and protect native forests. We focus our tree planting in Madagascar - where many coastal mangrove forests have been destroyed. When you purchase a pair of Ombraz, or an Ombraz accessory, we donate a portion of that revenue to Eden, who plants the mangrove trees on our behalf.

Why Mangrove Trees?

No other tree on earth provides more environmental and socioeconomic benefits than mangrove trees. The number one reason we choose to plant mangrove trees is their remarkable carbon sequestration abilities.

• Carbon Storage: Mangrove forests are the most carbon-dense ecosystems in the world, and if kept undisturbed, mangrove forests act as long-term carbon sinks. Mangrove forests store up to 10X more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests.
• Coastal Protection: Mangroves serve as a natural buffer between marine and terrestrial communities. Their extensive root systems stabilize coastlines, reduce coastal soil erosion, and minimize the impact of flooding during storm surges.
• Water Quality Improvement: Mangroves filter pollutants from runoff and improve water quality. They trap sediment and remove excess nutrients, which also helps protect coral reefs and other sensitive marine ecosystems nearby.
• Biodiversity Hotspots: Mangrove ecosystems serve as nurseries and habitats for a wide variety of marine and terrestrial species. Fish, crustaceans, birds, and other wildlife, breed and spawn in mangrove habitats. An estimated 80% of the global fish catch relies on mangrove forests directly or indirectly.
• Indigenous Livelihoods: Many coastal communities depend on mangroves for their livelihoods. They provide a source of food (fish and shellfish), protect from storm surges, and purify coastal waters.