One Tree for Every Bajan

2019 - current

Reforestation

Tree Planting

Plant Nursery

Monitoring

Native Species

A Movement to Plant One Tree for Every Bajan

One Tree for Every Bajan is a nationwide reforestation initiative to plant one tree for every citizen of Barbados, approximately 285,000 trees. Led by WIRRED, the program brings together communities, schools, and businesses to expand urban and rural tree cover through native species planting, helping to restore habitats, expand shade, and strengthen landscape resilience across the island.

More than a tree planting program, it provides a shared framework for individuals and organisations to contribute to a measurable national climate change goal. Each tree contributes to a larger effort to restore landscapes, strengthen a culture of environmental stewardship, and increase climate resilience across Barbados. 

Project Area

174,046 trees planted across Barbados

Geographic Scope

Island-wide across Barbados

Ecosystems

Coastal dunes, wetlands, freshwater pond edges, community green spaces, inland forests

Ecosystems

Coastal dunes, wetlands, freshwater pond edges, community green spaces, inland forests

Species

Native and climate-resilient trees

Climate Benefits

Carbon sequestration

Soil stabilisation

Watershed protection

Biodiversity enhancement

Climate Benefits

Carbon sequestration

Soil stabilisation

Watershed protection

Biodiversity enhancement

Challenge

Low tree cover and degraded landscapes across Barbados reduce habitat quality, limit biodiversity, expand heat effects, and weaken landscape ecology benefits

Solution

A nationwide tree planting initiative to plant one tree per citizen of Barbados, 285,000 trees, through native species restoration, local nursery operations, and community-led planting

Outcome

Thousands of trees planted, increased public participation, restored habitats, and contributions to national climate and biodiversity goals

Challenge

Low tree cover and degraded landscapes across Barbados reduce habitat quality, limit biodiversity, expand heat effects, and weaken landscape ecology benefits

Solution

A nationwide tree planting initiative to plant one tree per citizen of Barbados, 285,000 trees, through native species restoration, local nursery operations, and community-led planting

Outcome

Thousands of trees planted, increased public participation, restored habitats, and contributions to national climate and biodiversity goals

Partners & Funders

Landscape and Challenges

Barbados faces high development pressure and limited natural forest cover. Widespread land clearance for sugar cane cultivation in the 1700s fragmented habitats and reduced the island’s natural climate protections.

Expanding tree cover through One Tree for Every Bajan supports Barbados’ goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030 while restoring habitats and helping landscapes better withstand drought, stronger storms, and coastal erosion. Urban tree plantings increase shade and decrease heat island effects in Caribbean tropical environments.

Landscape and Challenges

Barbados faces high development pressure and limited natural forest cover. Widespread land clearance for sugar cane cultivation in the 1700s fragmented habitats and reduced the island’s natural climate protections.

Expanding tree cover through One Tree for Every Bajan supports Barbados’ goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030 while restoring habitats and helping landscapes better withstand drought, stronger storms, and coastal erosion. Urban tree plantings increase shade and decrease heat island effects in Caribbean tropical environments.

Join the Movement for a Resilient Barbados

One Tree for Every Bajan invites individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups to participate in restoring Barbados’ landscapes. Corporate sponsors and donors can plan and support planting events, and contribute to nursery maintenance and long-term stewardship of newly planted trees.

Funding directly supports procurement of seedlings, tools, and implementation of planting activities. Participation offers a meaningful way to contribute to a visible, island-wide effort, where every planting event advances a shared national vision for a climate resilient Barbados.

Join the Movement for a Resilient Barbados

One Tree for Every Bajan invites individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups to participate in restoring Barbados’ landscapes. Corporate sponsors and donors can plan and support planting events, and contribute to nursery maintenance and long-term stewardship of newly planted trees.

Funding directly supports procurement of seedlings, tools, and implementation of planting activities. Participation offers a meaningful way to contribute to a visible, island-wide effort, where every planting event advances a shared national vision for a climate resilient Barbados.

Join the Movement for a Resilient Barbados

One Tree for Every Bajan invites individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups to participate in restoring Barbados’ landscapes. Corporate sponsors and donors can plan and support planting events, and contribute to nursery maintenance and long-term stewardship of newly planted trees.

Funding directly supports procurement of seedlings, tools, and implementation of planting activities. Participation offers a meaningful way to contribute to a visible, island-wide effort, where every planting event advances a shared national vision for a climate resilient Barbados.

Technical Expertise

Explore our Work

WIRRED partners with landowners, organizations, and government agencies to design and implement projects that restore dunes, wetlands, and forests.

Explore our Work

WIRRED partners with landowners, organizations, and government agencies to design and implement projects that restore dunes, wetlands, and forests.

Partner with Us

WIRRED partners with land stewards, government agencies, and practitioners to regenerate coastal landscapes and restore degraded lands. Explore our approach or get in touch to start your regeneration project. 

Partner with Us

WIRRED partners with land stewards, government agencies, and practitioners to regenerate coastal landscapes and restore degraded lands. Explore our approach or get in touch to start your regeneration project. 

Partner with Us

WIRRED partners with land stewards, government agencies, and practitioners to regenerate coastal landscapes and restore degraded lands. Explore our approach or get in touch to start your regeneration project. 

WIRRED is a registered non-profit organization under the Companies Act, Cap.308: Company No. 42861.
Nonprofit status: Registered under Charities Act, Cap 243: Registered Charities No. 1405

WIRRED is a registered non-profit organization under the Companies Act, Cap.308: Company No. 42861.
Nonprofit status: Registered under Charities Act, Cap 243: Registered Charities No. 1405

WIRRED is a registered non-profit organization under the Companies Act, Cap.308: Company No. 42861.
Nonprofit status: Registered under Charities Act, Cap 243: Registered Charities No. 1405

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