Trees That Count Te Rahi o Tāne Trust

Trees That Count has been enabling funders to restore and transform Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscapes and ecosystems for more than three decades.

Born from Project Crimson Trust, our history began with efforts to save the pōhutukawa, and later the northern rātā and southern rātā, which were dangerously close to extinction. Decades of hard work, bringing together community groups, businesses and volunteers, nurturing successful nationwide partnerships, led to the planting of over 300,000 pōhutukawa and rātā - dramatically reversing the decline of our beloved native ‘Christmas trees’.

Now, our focus is on restoring all native trees to create thriving, biodiverse ecosystems and enhance our climate resilience.

Our native forests are vital. They help sustain thriving, biodiverse ecosystems, clean the air we breathe and the water we drink, strengthen our climate defences, provide a buffer against extreme weather events and support our economy. They work hard for us - all while offering every New Zealander a deeper connection to the land and a place to be proud of.

But they’re in decline. Since human arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand, we’ve lost more than 70% of our forested areas. And right now, more than 4,000 of our native plant and wildlife species are threatened or at risk of extinction.

But it’s not too late to act. And a growing number of individuals, communities and businesses are supporting nature through Trees That Count, helping to fund the planting of more than 2.7 million native trees to date!

Join us in growing future forests and making a lasting difference.

Trees That Count welcomes Payroll Giving through Givealitte. Regular funding helps us create ongoing impact.

Come and support us!