Legacy Gifts Explained
We aspire to ensure that future generations inherit a planet where both people and the natural world flourish. Let us make this a permanent contribution to the planet through your legacy. Gift a Tree urgently needs more land to plant trees on. Any land gift, no matter how small, will contribute towards future generations being able to enjoy natural environments and the nature they will attract.
A legacy gift, also known as a bequest, in a will refers to a sum of money or property that is specified to be given to a designated recipient (such as a person, organisation, or charity) after the death of the testator (the person making the will). Legacy gifts are a common way for individuals to make charitable donations or provide for loved ones after their passing.
Due to mass deforestation the challenge is now on to acquire more land to plant trees on. We need more land to plant trees because forests play a critical role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and mitigate the effects of global warming.