ABOUT PLANT MONTHLY, GREET ANYTIME!
What is Plant Monthly, Greet Anytime!
Plant Monthly, Greet Anytime! is a Grow-Trees.com program to enable individuals to meet their green goals and offset their daily carbon footprint by planting trees with us on a monthly basis. This plan will help enrolled members invest in a green future.
How do I subscribe?
You can subscribe by clicking here.
How do I unsubscribe?
You can unsubscribe by writing to us info@grow-trees.com.
On what date will the money get debited?
Your chosen contribution will be debited on a monthly basis starting from the date of subscription.
Is there any minimum time period for which I have to subscribe?
No, there is not. You can choose to unsubscribe by writing to us info@grow-trees.com.
How safe are my personal and payment details?
The personal information/data provided to us by you while subscribing for Plant Monthly, Greet Anytime! will be treated as strictly confidential and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
What if Grow-Trees.com increases the per tree cost in the future, will you increase my monthly amount automatically or it will stop?
In case Grow-Trees.com decides to increase the cost per tree, you will be intimated via email about such increase and you will be given the option to continue with or unsubscribe from the program.
Can I increase/decrease my monthly contribution as per my choice? If yes, how?
Yes, you can write to us at info@grow-trees.com to increase/decrease your contribution amount.
Can I stop my contribution for a few months and again resume?
You can unsubscribe from the program by writing to us info@grow-trees.com. If you so choose, you may subscribe again to the program at a later date by filling out the subscription form on the homepage and using the same or different email id to sign up.
What happens to my TreeBank™, when I stop my monthly contribution?
Your account on the Grow-Trees.com website will continue to be active even if you unsubscribe. The tree balance in your TreeBank™ will be available to you to send eGreetings even after you opt out of Plant Monthly, Greet Anytime!
Can I change my user id (email id)?
Write to us at info@grow-trees.com and we will change your user email id.
I have used my official email id at the time of registration, now I left that company how can I access my account?
Write to us at info@grow-trees.com and we will change your user email id from your official/corporate email id to your personal email id.
I already have an account on Grow-Trees.com. Will my existing account be linked to the Plant Monthly, Greet Anytime!?
Yes, your trees will be credited to your existing account provided you use the same email id for registration.
I did not receive any confirmation email with credentials (user id/password).
In case you did not receive the confirmation email with your Grow-Trees.com credentials, please write to us at info@grow-trees.com.
I am unable to access my Grow-Trees.com account.
If you are unable to login to your Grow-Trees.com account using the credentials we have given you kindly write to us at info@grow-trees.com.
What payment methods are accepted?
All major debit and credit cards are accepted.
Will I receive any benefits (eg. fruit, flowers, honey etc.) from trees planted by me?
Our trees are planted only on government or community/public land so they can benefit the maximum number of people. The tree belongs to the community which benefits from its planting. Neither Grow-Trees.com nor our financial supporters own any of the trees planted.
Once I subscribe will the trees be credited to my account?
Yes, the trees will be credited to your account on Grow-Trees.com on the date of subscription itself. From then on, your TreeBank™ will be credited with the same number of trees on the same day of every month till you choose to unsubscribe.
What kind of notification, will I get every month after paying monthly contribution?
You will get an email on a monthly basis, intimating you of the trees credited to your TreeBank.
Where will my tree be planted? What if the project is completed before I unsubscribe?
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The project location you choose to plant in stays the same unless the project location was chosen is complete and therefore planting in that project is not possible anymore. In case the project chosen is complete while your subscription is active, we send you an email intimating you of such completion and give you the option to choose another project location or unsubscribe from the program.
ABOUT GROW-TREES.COM
What is Grow-Trees.com?
Grow-Trees.com is a social enterprise that provides a unique greet-with-trees service that allows individuals and corporates to commemorate special occasions by planting trees on behalf of family, friends or employees, in projects initiated by our organisation in rural sectors of India.
Is Grow-Trees.com a non-profit?
We are a registered company, not a non-profit organisation. Grow-Trees.com is continually innovating to satisfy private needs for which individuals and companies will be willing to pay while doing social good.
How does Grow-Trees.com plant trees?
Our organisation has Planting Partners at or close to project sites that conduct tree plantation using local labour. Planting Partners develop nurseries, select appropriate sites in consultation with local communities, plant trees, and nurture them during the crucial stage of their infancy. Grow-Trees.com's Planting Partners work with local authorities and local communities to plant trees in public lands, wildlife habitats, communal holy places, school and government owned de-forested or denuded areas. Grow-Trees.com does not plant on private land.
What are Grow-Trees.com's credentials?
Grow-Tree.com is affiliated with the United Nation's Environment Program's Billion Tree Campaign and WWF's Cities for Forests Campaign have acknowledged us as an Official Partner. The Harvard Business School Alumni Bulletin has recognised and acknowledged the work done by Grow-Trees.com. The Global Impact Steering Committee of Young Presidents' Organization-World Presidents' Organization (YPO/WPO) has featured our Founder- Mr. Pradip Shah as member working to make the world a better place and as an example of an “extraordinary member doing extraordinary things”.
ABOUT OUR PROJECTS
Where does Grow-Trees.com have projects?
Grow-trees.com has 30+ projects spread across 14 states-Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand in India.
What is the impact of the projects?
Our projects aim to effect environmental and/or social impact. We plant trees to restore forests, improve wildlife habitats, rejuvenate rivers, support rural livelihoods, etc.
On what basis are planting partners selected?
Grow-trees.com selects specialists as Planting Partners, based on their track record in tree planting, organisational strength, their willingness to maintain records and offer them for audit, and their ability to work with local authorities and communities.
ABOUT OUR TREES
How do I know that my trees have been planted?
Our Planting Partners are carefully selected by us based on their reputation and track record. To ensure the integrity of the work our Planting Partners do, we get our planting sites independently audited after the first year of planting. The auditors physically verify the total number of saplings planted along with the species of the saplings and tally the same with our financial records. In addition to this, the auditors interact with the local communities and the local village panchayat to measure their participation in the project, study the mortality rate of the of the trees planted and report any other observations made during the audit. Based on these parameters the auditors form a holistic evaluation of the plantation project.
How do I keep updated on the work being done by Grow-Trees.com?
We update supporters of our efforts via our Website (Photos, Blog, Project Page), Facebook and monthly Newsletters. To subscribe to our Newsletter, click here.
Can I visit the site where the tree I plant is?
Of course, you can. Using the Locate Tree feature on our website, you can determine the region/project location in which your tree(s) have been planted on Google Maps. However, if any company/individual adopts the entire project, we arrange a site visit during plantation time.
Can I choose an area to plant trees?
We currently only allow users to plant trees in our existing projects. However, you can decide which project to plant in.
Which trees are planted?
The variety of trees planted depends upon agro-climatic conditions and the benefit of those trees in terms of flowers, fruits, fodder, fuel and non-timber forest produce for the local community as well as insects, birds and animals. All trees planted will be species indigenous to the planting site. To know more click here.
Can I choose the type of tree I want to be planted?
We allow you to choose a project. But the species of trees is determined by the Planting Partners who have years of local experience and determine what species is best suited to the agro-climatic conditions in the region.
When do you plant trees?
The planting process is systematically done. A nursery is created and maintained till the saplings are ready to be planted. The plantation of saplings takes place during the Indian monsoon season (July-August-September) to ensure higher survivability.
Do all trees I plant survive?
Our Planting Partners have substantial experience in assuring tree survivability. Our Planting Partners plant a new tree for every tree that does not survive the first year of planting. However, all life on earth is tenuous and we cannot undertake an unconditional guarantee of the survival of trees we plant.
Can I be linked to the tree I plant?
Given the scale on which we plant and community participation, you will appreciate that is not possible to link an individual to a tree. We plant trees only on public lands for the benefit of the environment and the local communities in that region who bear the responsibility of maintaining the trees. However, using our Locate Tree feature you can connect with our projects virtually on Google Maps.
Do I own the tree I plant?
Our trees are planted only on government or community/public land so they can benefit the maximum number of people. The tree belongs to the community which benefits from its planting. Your gift of a tree is a gift to society and a gift to the planet. Neither Grow-Tree.com nor our financial supporters own any of the trees planted.
Do you sell tree saplings?
No, Grow-Trees.com does not sell tree saplings.
eTreeCertificate® OR eTreeCard™
What is the difference between an eTreeCertificate® and an eTreeCard?
An eTreeCertificate® allows you to greet someone with a small message of 130 characters. An eTreeCard™ provides more space for your message and also allows you to customise the font (style/size). An eTreeCard™ is akin to any greeting card but it is produced and sent digitally.
When will my electronic certificate be sent?
It will be sent instantly on receiving successful confirmation from the payment gateway unless you choose for it to be post-dated. It will be sent out at 05.00 hours Indian Standard Time (IST) on the designated date (IST is GMT +5:30 hours). In case of any technical difficulty the eTreeCertificate® or eTreeCard™ is delayed you can email us at info@grow-trees.com.
How will I know that my certificates have been sent?
You will get an automated email from our server when your certificates are sent out to the recipient(s). You can also enter your email address to receive a copy of the certificate.
Can I get a physical certificate sent?
We do not currently have this provision on our website, but you are certainly free to do it yourself. There are two ways: Enter your own email id in the Recipient's email box, have the certificate delivered to you, download and print it. Alternatively, access your planting history in the My Account section, and print the certificate from there (if you are not a member, you can become a member anytime, and all your past transactions will immediately be updated in the My Account > History section).
Can I upload a picture on my eTreeCertificate®?
Yes, you can upload a picture or your company's logo. Send co-branded eTreeCertificates® to clients, employees or dealers and add a personal touch by adding a picture when greeting family and friends.
I entered the wrong recipient email id when gifting trees. Help!
You can edit the email id in the eTreeCertificates® tab in your account. Otherwise, email us at info@grow-trees.com and we would be happy to change it for you.
I entered the wrong date, name or occasion. Help!
Please email us at info@grow-trees.com and we will make whatever changes you require.
PAYMENT
What is the break-up of the cost of planting one tree?
The cost per tree is calculated keeping in mind the actual cost of the sapling, the process of planting (nursery creation, pit digging, planting, water, maintenance & administrative costs) and other features such as the eTreeCertificate®, technical support and the cost of auditing the project site a year after plantation. The small surplus that our organisation makes is reinvested in new projects.
Can I get a refund once I've planted a tree?
Unfortunately, not, as we place back to back orders with our planting partners.
