Team Trees facts for kids
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| Date | October 25, 2019 – present |
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| Cause | Deforestation |
| Motive | To take action against deforestation by planting 20 million trees |
| Target | To raise $20 million crowdfunded U.S. dollars |
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Team Trees (also known as #TEAMTREES) was a huge online fundraising event. It aimed to collect 20 million U.S. dollars to plant 20 million trees around the world. This amazing project was started by popular American YouTubers MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and Mark Rober. Many other YouTubers and people from all over the globe joined in to help. All the money raised went to the Arbor Day Foundation, an organization that plants one tree for every dollar donated. The Arbor Day Foundation started planting trees in January 2020 and completed the project by December 2022. It's estimated that these 23 million trees would cover a large area, help absorb a lot of carbon, and clean the air.
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What is Team Trees?
Team Trees was a special project that brought people together to fight against deforestation. Deforestation is when forests are cut down or burned, which harms our planet. The goal was simple: plant 20 million trees to help the environment. This project showed how powerful online communities can be when they work together for a good cause.
How Did Team Trees Start?
The idea for Team Trees began on May 24, 2019. A fan on Reddit suggested that MrBeast, who had just reached 20 million subscribers on YouTube, should celebrate by planting 20 million trees. This idea quickly became very popular across YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter. Many people shared funny pictures and messages (called memes) about it. MrBeast then teamed up with another famous YouTuber, Mark Rober, who is also an engineer and inventor. Together, they officially launched the fundraiser. On October 25, 2019, MrBeast posted a video explaining the plan. This video quickly became the most popular video on YouTube's trending page, inspiring many other YouTubers to join the movement and help raise money.
How Were the Trees Planted?
The trees were planted in many different forests. They were placed on both public and private lands in areas that needed them most. The Arbor Day Foundation worked with partners to make sure the trees were planted correctly. Planting started in January 2020 and was completed by December 2022. By July 31, 2025, the project had raised over $24,910,612. This was more than their original goal! Because of this success, more than 20 million trees have been planted.
Did the Trees Grow Well?
Planting trees is a big job, and making sure they grow strong is even harder. As of April 2025, some challenges were noted. For example, in one area, only a small percentage of the newly planted trees were still alive. Eike Lüdeling, an expert from the University of Bonn, explained that if trees are not cared for properly, they might not survive. He suggested that sometimes it's better to plant fewer trees but make sure they get the care they need. However, the Arbor Day Foundation addressed these concerns. Danny Cohn, their director of public relations, stated that all their partners are required to have plans to help the trees thrive. This means they work hard to ensure the planted trees have the best chance to grow big and strong.
Who Supported Team Trees?
Many YouTubers created videos and content to support Team Trees. Even though the Arbor Day Foundation only reached out to a few hundred creators, the campaign was featured in over 80,000 videos from more than 4,200 creators worldwide. On Instagram and Twitter, over 556,001 posts about Team Trees received more than 4.6 billion views! The Discovery Channel even made a documentary about the campaign called #TeamTrees. It aired on December 3, 2019, and the Discovery Channel also donated $100,203 to the cause.
Where Were Trees Planted?
Team Trees planted trees all over the world. Here is a list of some of the places where trees were planted:
| Location | Country | Continent | Number of Trees | Status |
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| Andes | Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru | South America | 300,000 | Completed |
| Central and Northern Victoria | Australia | Oceania | 75,000 | Completed |
| Eastern Queensland | 300,000 | Completed | ||
| Amazon rainforest | Brazil | South America | 600,000 | Completed |
| Atlantic Forest | 170,000 | Completed | ||
| Burundi | Africa | 100,000 | Completed | |
| Area of 2017 Elephant Hill Fire, British Columbia | Canada | North America | 170,000 | Completed |
| Area of 2017 Hanceville Fire, British Columbia | 150,000 | Completed | ||
| The Great Green Wall | Chad, Mali, Senegal | Africa | 3,840,000 | Completed |
| Minqin County, Gansu Province | China | Asia | 25,000 | Completed |
| Gaizhou, Liaoning Province | China | 45,000 | Completed | |
| Dominican Republic | North America | 200,000 | Completed | |
| France | Europe | 150,000 | Completed | |
| Haiti | North America | 1,050,000 | Completed | |
| Cauvery River Basin | India | Asia | 905,439 | Completed |
| West Papua Province | Indonesia | 450,000 | Completed | |
| Ireland | Europe | 100,000 | Completed | |
| Kijabe Forest | Kenya | Africa | 950,000 | Completed |
| Xe Sap and Xe Pian National Protected Areas | Laos | Asia | 30,000 | |
| Kianjavato Mountain Range | Madagascar | Africa | 400,000 | Completed |
| 600,000 | Completed | |||
| Mozambique | 1,252,007 | Completed | ||
| Chitwan National Park | Nepal | Asia | 885,000 | Completed |
| Auckland | New Zealand | Oceania | 28,789 | Completed |
| Maitai valley | 32,590 | Completed | ||
| Nicaragua | North America | 975,000 | Completed | |
| Peru | South America | 235,800 | Completed | |
| Portugal | Europe | 10,000 | Completed | |
| Freetown Peninsula | Sierra Leone | Africa | 80,000 | Completed |
| Palencia | Spain | Europe | 4,200 | Completed |
| Mae Hong Son Province | Thailand | Asia | 50,000 | Completed |
| Adana Province | Turkey | 60,000 | Completed | |
| İzmir Province | 50,000 | Completed | ||
| United Kingdom | Europe | 24,000 | Completed | |
| 50,000 | Completed | |||
| Mersey Forest | 270,000 | Completed | ||
| Southeastern United States | United States | North America | 1,000,000 | Completed |
| Mississippi River Valley in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi | 1,000,000 | |||
| Butte County, California | 100,000 | Completed | ||
| Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida | 983,000 | Completed | ||
| Watersheds in Georgia | 450,000 | Completed | ||
| Michigan State Forests | 2,207,067 | Completed | ||
| Bitterroot National Forest, Montana | 63,800 | Completed | ||
| Flathead and Kootenai National Forests, Montana | 281,132 | Completed | ||
| Gallatin National Forest, Montana | 275,000 | Completed | ||
| Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska | 40,000 | Completed | ||
| Bladen Lakes State Forest, North Carolina | 197,555 | Completed | ||
| Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon | 23,100 | Completed | ||
| Willamette River Basin, Oregon | 500,000 | Completed | ||
| South Carolina | 1,350,000 | Completed | ||
| Rappahannock River Watershed, Virginia | 50,000 | Completed | ||
| Washington | 650,000 | Completed |
What About Team Seas?
After the success of Team Trees, MrBeast and Mark Rober launched another big project called Team Seas on October 29, 2021. This new campaign aimed to clean up trash from our oceans and rivers. Just like with Team Trees, many online influencers helped spread the word. MrBeast and Mark Rober even traveled to the Dominican Republic to help clean up there and learn about trash collection challenges in some areas.
See also
In Spanish: Team Trees para niños
