Over the years, Afforestt has studied the survival and growth of its forests closely. By observing how native species behave in the environments we create, we deepen our knowledge of their growth patterns, their compatibility with each other, and the best ways to physically position them in the site layout. Each project builds on the last, making us better forest creators with stronger ecological expertise.
The results are striking. Our forests lower surface temperatures, restore moisture balance, and set in motion natural systems that sustain these effects. And these outcomes are not accidents—they depend on careful design. When plant associations are studied, when open spaces are integrated thoughtfully, when water and air can move freely, forests thrive. True restoration is not about planting trees densely at random; it is about understanding the ecology of the place. In some sites, grasslands must be protected; in others, shrubs are needed to complement scattered trees. Water must be slowed down and allowed to collect. These research and design choices decide whether a forest succeeds in healing its environment.
We have also seen forests directly improve human health. In polluted areas, our plantings have helped reduce particulate matter like PM2.5 and PM10. Native forests also act as natural barriers, blocking harmful radiation from modern telecommunications and reducing noise in dense urban environments. As the air clears and disturbances soften, birds and butterflies return—species that had almost disappeared from human habitats.
These forests are opportunities for us to cohabit and coexist with other life forms, to restore the balance that has been lost, and to let nature’s healing power flow again. Each forest, however small, becomes a sanctuary—for people, for birds and insects, and for the living earth itself.
