The mountainous forests of Trentino, northern Italy, are a crucial part of the Dolomites landscape and an enormous part of local heritage.
During a night of extremely bad weather in 2018, around four million cubic metres of trees were damaged or destroyed, proving devastating for mountain wildlife.
The Trentino Tree Agreement was formed to enable the public to play an active role in restoring forests.
Each donation works to plant and protect at least one sacred tree in Trentino's mountain valleys, a strategy which has already helped to rejuvenate the region's woodlands.
Forests are essential for life in Trentino as woodlands absorb carbon dioxide, increase biodiversity, counteract soil erosion and provide shade and shelter for wildlife.
Trentino also follows the golden rule of planting more trees than are used, so while hundreds of the region's mountain huts are made from local pine, care is taken to ensure that woodlands are sustainably managed and maintained.