The Number of Trees Planted or Supported: A Commitment to Honesty, Not Flashy Figures
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"How many trees have you planted?" is a question that reduces sustainability to a number. The number matters, but what matters more is that it be honest and documented, not advertising gloss. In this final article of the guide, we set out our position on the number of trees planted or supported: why we count them, what we commit to, and why we refuse to announce a figure we cannot verify.
Why do we count trees?
Counting trees is a tangible indicator of impact, but each number has its true meaning:
| What is counted | Its true meaning |
|---|---|
| Trees planted | An investment in the forest's future |
| Trees supported | Support for growers and communities |
| Trees surviving alive | The true impact, not merely what was planted |
Our commitment to supporting trees
We commit to supporting the survival of oud trees through our preference for sources that practise cultivation and reforestation, in application of our sustainability policy. Every dealing with a responsible source contributes to the trees' survival and growth. And we work to make this support real and trackable, not a number announced for publicity.
Many tree-planting campaigns announce the number of trees put in the ground, but a portion of them may not survive. The truer measure is the number of trees that matured and endured, not merely what was placed in the soil. Quality before quantity.
Why do we not publish an unverified figure?
Because announcing a large figure without verification is closer to "greenwashing" than to sustainability. We prefer not to promise you a number we cannot prove rather than exaggerate for publicity. When we do share a figure, it will be documented and honest. And until then, we confine ourselves to a clear commitment and practical support. And you, when you choose responsible Indonesian oud, contribute to this impact directly. Begin with an oud sample.
Supporting trees does not need only a large campaign; every responsible purchase decision directs demand toward the sources that plant and preserve. You are thereby part of the number of trees that endure, not merely a spectator.
Conclusion
The number of trees is an important indicator, but its honesty matters more than its size; trees surviving alive are truer than figures of what was planted. We commit to real support for trees through our responsible sources, and we refuse to announce a figure we cannot document. With this, we close the oud sustainability guide: protecting the tree is a shared responsibility between us and you. Return to the full guide whenever you wish.
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