# What It Takes to Grow 250 Million Trees

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**Created:** [April 14, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/what-it-takes-to-grow-250-million-trees/57987 "2026-04-14T20:33:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/what-it-takes-to-grow-250-million-trees/57987/1 "2026-04-14T20:33:47Z")

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Did you know that ODK is used by Ecosia to track and monitor global reforestation efforts? That work has contributed to a remarkable milestone: 250 million trees planted.

It is a great example of what happens when data is not just collected, but used operationally to guide decisions, coordinate work, and sustain impact over time.

To mark the milestone, Ecosia is hosting a free webinar on April 22. It will feature talks from their partners on what it takes to grow 250 million trees. I think ODK users will find Session 4, _Tracking Restoration Progress Through Monitoring and Follow-Up_, particularly interesting.

If you care about turning data into real-world environmental outcomes, this is worth your time. I will be there and hope you will join as well.

Register here: [https://lnkd.in/g-G\_wDWA](https://lnkd.in/g-G_wDWA)

 ![The Science & Practice of Ecosia's Journey to Grow 250 Million Trees](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/5/9/59d3a1eaa55f105771d0e9be31d0bfaa3de85b8a.jpeg)