What would it take to restore the world's forests? It's a question that demands us to think not just about the trees, but about the people who grow them. The land stewarded by smallholder farmers collectively represents one of the biggest opportunities to restore the world’s forests, but farmers often face barriers to make land-use choices in favour of growing trees. Taking Root works with farmers to remove those barriers so that growing trees improves their livelihoods. The result is lasting impacts for the benefit of climate, nature, and people. Watch our latest video to learn more about how we're successfully restoring the world's forests in partnership with smallholder farmers. #ForestRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #CarbonRemovals #SmallholderFarmers Pachamama Film
Taking Root
Environmental Services
Vancouver, British Columbia 4,895 followers
We enable smallholder farmers to grow trees and earn money from the carbon they remove from the atmosphere.
About us
Taking Root’s purpose is to accelerate the restoration of the world’s forests. We enable smallholder farmers to grow trees and earn money from the carbon they remove from the atmosphere. Our technology and support make it simple for our reforestation partners to create transparent and robust forest carbon removals. From registering farmers and recruiting land, to monitoring trees grown and the carbon stored over time, we provide the tools at every step of the way to help our partners successfully manage and scale their carbon projects. Recognized for its best practices by the UN, EU, and World Economic Forum, Taking Root is connecting thousands of farmers to the carbon market, improving their livelihoods by restoring forests around the world. Please note that Taking Root's technology platform was formerly called FARM-TRACE. This name was dropped in April 2022 when Taking Root rebranded, which included integrating the technology platform into its identity. FARM-TRACE is now referred to as Taking Root’s technology platform.
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http://www.takingroot.com
External link for Taking Root
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Carbon offsets, Smallholder reforestation, Carbon footprint quantification, Reforestation, Agroforestry, Smallholder farmers, Trees, Tree planting, Climate Mitigation, Climate Change, Carbon Market, Netzero, Carbon Insets, Conservation, Monitoring Tools, Satellite Imagery, Growing Trees, Sustainability, Emission Reduction, and Ecosystem Services
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948 Homer Street
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Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2W7, CA
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As we get ready for a well-deserved holiday break, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported Taking Root in 2024. Your belief in our mission inspires us every single day. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2025. Until then, happy holidays from all of us at Taking Root! #ForestRestoration #impact #ClimateAction #CarbonRemovals #NatureTech #SmallholderFarmers
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Our highlights from 2024—a year of pursuing more impact, earning global recognition, and setting the stage for an exciting 2025. #YearInReview #Innovation #ClimateAction #CarbonRemovals #NatureTech
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From participant to advocate! Juan Ángel Valdivia recently joined CommuniTree and is now inspiring others by sharing his journey—what it’s like to be part of the program and how reforesting his land is already making a difference. Word of mouth is a powerful driver for CommuniTree. By sharing firsthand stories, participants like Juan help other farmers see the possibilities that come with restoring their land. #Reforestation #SustainableFarming #CarbonRemoval #CommuniTree
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Good times, great company, and plenty of holiday cheer! 🎉 Taking Root celebrated the season with two holiday parties this year—one on the west coast and one on the east coast. It was the perfect way to connect, reflect, and toast to the year’s accomplishments. #HolidayParty #TeamTakingRoot #YearEndCelebration
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"Restoring forests on private lands isn’t just good for the world, it’s good for entire communities." Words from our partners at Arbor Day Foundation, long-time supporters of the CommuniTree Carbon Program in Nicaragua. With farmers retaining full ownership of their land and the trees they grow, and receiving equitable revenue shares, our approach offers an inclusive, scalable and resilient model for nature restoration to deliver a sustainable future for communities and the planet. #ClimateAction #CarbonRemovals #SmallholderFarmers
Reforestation doesn’t just happen in forests. It happens on family farms, too. In Somoto, Nicaragua, our partner Taking Root is providing financial incentives for landowners like Esther Estrada Espinoza and her husband Martín to plant trees on their farm. These trees help out on a big scale. ⛅️Absorbing carbon to slow climate change 💧Cleaning and protecting the region’s water 🌲Increasing the biodiversity of the species and age of the region’s trees And on an individual level, these trees help farmers, their families, and their communities. 💰Providing agricultural products as a source of income ✅Creating job opportunities for producers, laborers, and farmers 🌱Revitalizing soil on land historically used for other types of agriculture Restoring forests on private lands isn’t just good for the world, it’s good for entire communities.
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We’re thrilled to share that Taking Root has been nominated for the Earthshot Prize by Climate Collective! This recognition highlights the power of tech-enabled forest restoration to drive meaningful climate action while improving livelihoods and communities. Thank you, Climate Collective, for believing in our mission to accelerate the restoration of the world's forests with smallholder farmers. #EarthshotPrize #ForestRestoration #ClimateAction
🌟 The Earthshot Prize nominations are in! We’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our community, from seasoned partners to fresh voices. This year’s projects exemplify the groundbreaking potential of technology and collaboration in shaping a sustainable future. Here are our nominations: 🌱 MORFO: Large-scale tropical forest restoration using cutting-edge technology, native biodiversity, and community empowerment. 🦏 WildTrack.org: Decoding footprints to protect biodiversity, bridging Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Modern Science. 🏞️ The Landbanking Group: Combining AI and remote sensing to assess nature and create tradable natural capital accounts, enabling large-scale restoration and conservation. 🌳 Open Forest Protocol: Empowering reforestation projects of any size to generate carbon credits and sell them directly into global markets with transparent, direct payments. 👩🌾 Taking Root: Enabling millions of smallholder farmers to restore forests at an unprecedented scale while earning income from growing trees. 📡 Hula Earth: A (B)IoT sensor network and satellite system that makes biodiversity measurable and investable with real-time ecosystem monitoring. 🌍 Stabiliti: Bridging the intention-action gap by enabling everyday transactions to fund large-scale biodiversity restoration and rewilding projects. ⚡OceanHealth&Us: Harnessing ocean eddies to clean and monitor the ocean, atmosphere, and provide renewable energy. 🌿 Terrasos Habitat Banks: Exceptional conservation in Colombia’s threatened ecosystems with 30-year conservation areas. 🤝 Apollo by Renoster: A platform using forestry science and remote sensing to connect small landowners to carbon markets. 🌊Frog Creek Partners: Revolutionizing stormwater replenishment with gutter bins to improve watersheds and support healthier rivers and oceans. 🔎 TransparenC: A visualization platform that uses remote sensing data and AI to enhance trust in carbon credits and boost investments in nature. The creativity and commitment within our community never cease to amaze us. These projects remind us of the power we have to drive meaningful change when ingenuity meets determination with purpose. We’re rooting for all the nominees as they move forward in the Earthshot Prize process! Pascal Asselin Zoë Jewell Dr. Sonja Stuchtey Frederic Fournier Kahlil Baker, PhD Florian Geiser Will Foulkes Victoria Reade, MBA, BSN, FRSA Mariana Sarmiento Saif Bhatti Brian Deurloo Nicklas Wallendahl Anna Lerner Nesbitt Jack Policar Ana Velástegui #ProtectAndRestoreNature #CleanOurAir #ReviveOurOceans #BuildAWasteFreeWorld #FixOurClimate
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🌍 Happy World Soil Day! 🌱 Did you know that restoring forests helps to improve soil quality? This is important because: 1️⃣ Soil supports biodiversity: One teaspoon of soil can contain more microorganisms than people on Earth! 🐛 2️⃣ Soil stores carbon: Healthy soil stores carbon, making it a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. 🌎 3️⃣ Soil filters and cleans water: Soil plays an important role in the hydrologic cycle. 💧 4️⃣ Tree roots improve soil structure: This reduces nutrient loss by limiting leaching, erosion, and runoff. 🌳 5️⃣ Healthy soil creates healthy plants: Making plants less vulnerable to pests and disease. 🌾 #WorldSoilDay #HealthySoil #ForestRestoration #ClimateAction
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An example of a silvopastoral agroforestry system in action! On Fernando's farm in Nicaragua, native tree species have been integrated with pastures. This boosts livestock productivity by improving forage quality, reducing heat stress, and enhancing milk and meat yields—all while strengthening farm resilience. Silvopastoral planting is one of the planting designs available through CommuniTree, helping farmers improve their livelihoods by growing trees alongside their existing agricultural practices. #SustainableAgriculture #Biodiversity #CommunityImpact #ClimateResilience
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