In silence, a clear message came: begin now.
Help the Earth breathe again
165 native trees per person, born from the painting Forests of the World
Where it began.
The vision began in Borneo, when Ekaterina saw an orangutan defending the last tree of its forest from a bulldozer.
She traveled there and found rainforest replaced by palm plantations.
Speaking with local communities revealed the truth: they were not clearing forests out of indifference but out of survival, often to afford healthcare.
Protecting forests means standing with the people who know them best and have cared for them for generations.
About the Artist
Ekaterina Sky
Ekaterina Sky is an artist who paints to protect our planet. Her art, including the painting Forests of the World, began in the rainforests of Borneo, where she saw how every tree, animal, and drop of rain is part of one big family. Her dream is to help people everywhere remember that we belong to nature and that together, we can help it heal.
Through her project, Life Force Trees, Ekaterina invites everyone to take action: to plant trees, protect rainforests, and restore the Earth's balance. Each tree planted is a living prayer for the planet, a small act of love that helps bring life, hope, and clean air back to the world we share.
Presented at
Ekaterina Sky speaking at COP30, the UN Climate Conference, Brazil.
a reforestation initiative rooted in artwork presented at COP30 and Carnegie Hall
presented at COP30 in Brazil and Carnegie Hall in New York
presented as part of Michel Pascal: Hip Hope Youth for Peace at Carnegie Hall
Why 165 Trees?
Global research led by the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich shows that our planet has space for approximately 0.9 billion hectares of additional forest cover, enough to nurture around one trillion native trees worldwide.
If every person on Earth helped restore about 165 trees, we could begin to heal the planet at a meaningful scale, rebalancing ecosystems, reviving the forests' invisible sky rivers that bring rainfall, and capturing an estimated 200 billion tons of carbon over the coming decades, according to published estimates.
Planting these trees is how we return life to degraded lands, together, one rooted intention at a time.
Community-Led Conservation
Health In Harmony · Borneo
We directly support Health In Harmony's work in Borneo. Their published results:
Community members at the ASRI nursery near Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo, a Health In Harmony program.
90%
fewer logging households
21,000
hectares of forest regrown
67%
drop in infant mortality in nearby communities
Health In Harmony's published results (Source: Health In Harmony)
We directly support Health In Harmony's community-led conservation in Borneo.
A mural Ekaterina painted for the community in Borneo.
A Mural in the Rainforest.
When Ekaterina visited Borneo, she painted this mural for the community she met there. The connection she felt to the forest and its people became the seed of Life Force Trees.
Life Force Witnesses.
Borneo.
The vision began with a single image: an orangutan standing on the last tree of its forest, trying to defend its home from a bulldozer. Ekaterina traveled to Borneo to see for herself. Where she expected ancient rainforest, she found endless palm plantations. Speaking with local communities revealed the truth. They were not clearing the forest out of indifference, but out of survival, often to afford healthcare. Protecting forests, she learned, means standing with the people who know them best and have cared for them for generations. Forests of the World was born from what she witnessed there.
Help protect what remains.
Ways to Take Part
There are different ways to care for the Earth. Choose what feels right for you right now.
Whether you plant with your hands or through support, every tree is part of the Life Force Trees.
Plant With Your Hands
Find reforestation sites near you where you can volunteer to plant trees and restore land.
Plant Through Support
Support trusted reforestation partners who plant and care for trees where they’re needed most.
Life Force Trees is a place to record the trees you plant over your lifetime, whether through volunteering, community efforts, or on your own land.
A Life Force Trees reforestation initiative
165 Trees for Renewal
Each tree is a living prayer for the Earth. Together we plant 165 at a time, you choose where they take root and how they restore life.
Plant Your 165 Trees
For $5 a month, you'll help plant native trees over time, one rooted intention at a time.
Collidescope Foundation 501(c)(3)|Restor.eco|Global Forest Watch
Donations managed through Collidescope Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 86-3852128). Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.
Prefer to give once, or give more? Choose your amount.
Tier 1: Start a Forest
Tier 2: Rebuild Nature
(California)Tier 3: Protect the Rainforest
(Borneo)Why more per tree? Each one is cared for to maturity and supports the community that guards the forest.
Why 165
One hundred sixty-five is our shared unit of care. It turns a single act into a measurable forest. It is a number we can repeat together until the canopy returns.
Transparency and Care
- Tier 1 focuses on broad access and early-stage planting
- Tiers 2 and 3 prioritize restoration outcomes and community co benefits
- Survival and monitoring vary by site and season
Questions?
Write to hello@ourlifeforce.org with your selected tier and any dedication text. I will reply with next steps and a quick checkout link.
Be one of our first 100 supporters
We're seeking our first 100 founding supporters to plant 16,500 native trees with us. Every contribution brings us closer to restoring life to the Earth.
Only native trees are added to the verified total
This movement grows as people plant trees and add them to Life Force Trees.
The Movement Is Just Beginning
We are in the preparation phase, gathering partners, sites, and supporters to bring the first Life Force Trees forests to life.
Global Tree Planting Map
Use this map to mark where you are planting trees and help Life Force Trees become a lifelong record of care around the world.
Explore where Life Force Trees are being planted around the world and see areas where forests have been degraded and need restoration.
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Our Growing Network
This interactive map shows the reach of our global restoration movement. Green pins mark verified planting sites where native trees are taking root through our trusted partners. Red pins highlight degraded forest areas that urgently need restoration.
As our movement grows, this map will expand with new planting sites and restoration projects. Every tree planted brings us closer to our goal of around one trillion native trees, 165 per person.
Mark your own planting location by dragging the blue pin onto the map. Together, we're creating a living record of Earth's restoration.
Transparency from the Ground Up
We commit to full transparency:
- Only native trees count toward the official total.
- Self logged trees appear as pending until reviewed.
- All verified projects will be monitored through Restor.eco and Global Forest Watch.
- Fiscal transparency: Donations are managed through Collidescope Foundation, ensuring all funds reach verified reforestation partners.
Our Supported Organizations
These trusted partners ensure that every Life Force Tree is planted ethically and verified for long term survival.