About
Trees for a Change offers a unique and meaningful gifting experience by allowing customers to dedicate trees planted in U.S. National Forests. Rather than giving disposable gifts, customers can honor loved ones, commemorate milestones, or memorialize people and pets by planting a tree that contributes to real forest restoration efforts. Since 2007, the company has collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service to identify and restore millions of acres of fire-damaged land that can no longer regenerate on its own. Gift options start at just $20 and include Happy Occasion Trees, Memorial Trees, Business Memorial Trees, Pet Memorial Trees, and Collective Groves. Each dedication comes with a beautiful certificate and card printed on 100% recycled paper, an entry in the online tree name registry, photos of the planted tree, GPS-based location maps, and driving directions so recipients can actually visit their tree. The service stands out from other tree-planting initiatives by offering full transparency — customers know exactly where their tree is planted, can view photos at planting and over subsequent years, and can track their tree's growth. It is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful eco-friendly gifts, businesses looking for green corporate gifting solutions, and anyone wanting to leave a lasting environmental legacy. Free U.S. shipping is included on all orders.
Key Features
- Tree Dedication in National Forests: Customers can dedicate trees planted in U.S. National Forest areas that have been identified by the Forest Service as most in need of restoration after wildfires.
- Photo Documentation & Maps: Each dedicated tree is photographed at planting and updated every 5–10 years. GPS coordinates, maps, and driving directions are provided so recipients can visit their tree.
- Online Name Registry: Every tree dedication is logged in an online name registry, giving recipients a lasting record of their tribute or gift.
- Multiple Gift Categories: Choose from Happy Occasion Trees, Memorial Trees, Business Memorial Trees, Pet Memorial Trees, and Collective Groves to match any gifting scenario.
- Eco-Friendly Presentation: Gifts are presented with beautifully designed certificates and cards printed on 100% recycled paper, with free U.S. shipping included.
Use Cases
- Gifting a memorial tree in honor of a deceased loved one as a lasting tribute instead of flowers
- Sending eco-friendly corporate gifts or employee recognition awards through Business Memorial Tree dedications
- Commemorating life milestones like birthdays, weddings, or graduations with a tree planted in the recipient's name
- Honoring a beloved pet that has passed away with a Pet Memorial Tree in a National Forest
- Supporting U.S. National Forest reforestation efforts while giving a meaningful, shareable gift to nature lovers
Pros
- Meaningful & Lasting Impact: Unlike flowers or typical gifts, a dedicated tree continues to grow and contributes to real forest restoration for decades, making it a truly lasting tribute.
- Full Transparency: Trees for a Change is the only tree-gift company that provides exact planting locations, photos, maps, and the ability to physically visit the tree — building real trust with customers.
- Affordable Starting Price: Dedications start at just $20 — less than the average bouquet of flowers — making eco-friendly gifting accessible for most budgets.
- Supports Critical Reforestation: Trees are planted specifically in fire-devastated areas that cannot regenerate naturally, maximizing the environmental benefit of each purchase.
Cons
- U.S.-Only Planting Locations: Trees are planted exclusively in U.S. National Forests, so international customers or those wanting global impact may find geographic options limited.
- No Instant Digital Experience: The gifting experience relies on physical delivery of certificates and cards, which may not suit buyers looking for an immediate digital gift.
- Planting Dependent on Forest Service Scheduling: Actual planting timelines are coordinated with the U.S. Forest Service, so trees may not be planted immediately after purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tree dedication process work?
You order a tree gift online, and a certificate and/or card is shipped to you or the recipient. Trees are then planted in a U.S. National Forest location selected based on greatest restoration need. Photos, maps, and access instructions are posted online for the recipient.
Can the recipient actually visit their tree?
Yes! Each tree dedication includes GPS coordinates, a map, and driving directions so recipients can visit their tree in the National Forest at any time.
How much does a tree dedication cost?
Tree dedications start at $20, which is less than the average bouquet of flowers. Multiple gift tiers and group grove options are available. Free U.S. shipping is included on all orders.
Where exactly are the trees planted?
Trees are planted in U.S. National Forest areas that the Forest Service has identified as being in desperate need of restoration — typically regions devastated by wildfires that cannot naturally regenerate.
What is the tree name registry?
The online name registry is a searchable database where every dedicated tree is listed by the honoree's name. It gives recipients a permanent online record of their tree and allows others to find and look up dedications.
