Inspired by the success of last year’s 'Compensating by Planting' initiative, carried out with the Hearth agency, Croatian Forests, and the Croatian Scouting Association, we were delighted to continue this impactful work. For the second year running, we focused our volunteer efforts on reforesting regions affected by natural disasters. 

Gorski Kotar region, home to the city of Vrbovsko and famous for its forests, was the location of this year’s planting. Sadly, the region has faced an uptick in extreme weather events, with three major natural disasters in recent years destroying vast stretches of fir, beech, and spruce trees.

The campaign saw the planting of 1,000 spruce saplings, grown from native seeds by Croatian Forests. As a species indigenous to Gorski Kotar, spruce is ideal for restoring the health and balance of the damaged forest landscape.

Having completed our fourth tree-planting campaign in Croatia and internationally, we’re proud to have planted nearly 4,000 trees to date. Our mission to expand this effort remains unwavering.

We believe the path to a sustainable future lies in inspiring young minds. By involving our volunteers’ children once again, we’re paving the way for a brighter, greener tomorrow.