Adopt a tree

Protect the forest homes of our Aussie wildlife

Our native forests are home to some of the most unique wildlife and plants on Earth, but the Australian bush has never been under more pressure.

An estimated 500,000 hectares of native forests and woodlands are bulldozed every year. Bushfire seasons can be catastrophic, with the 2019-20 fires alone burning 12.6 million hectares of forest and bushland.

Without urgent action, an estimated 750 million native animals who rely on trees for survival will die by 2030. In New South Wales and Queensland, tree-clearing is so severe, 42% of koalas have disappeared in the last 20 years, meaning they risk extinction in these states. Deforestation also accounts for around 15% of total global emissions, a dangerous contributor to climate change.

Adopting a tree today will help secure the future of billions of animals. It will also curb climate change and leave behind a safer planet for generations to come.

How your donation helps our native forests

By adopting a tree today, you'll protect a lifesaving source of food and shelter for our native wildlife. Your gift will also help put pressure on governments to stop excessive deforestation, safeguarding our planet for future generations to come.

Community Tree Planting at Cook Reserve Ruse, Campelltown, May 2019. 3,000 native trees, shrubs and grasses were planted into the ground at Cook Reserve in Ruse to strengthen key koala corridor between the vast Georges River wildlife corridor and Smiths Creek. This planting event is a first step in a larger, landscape-scale project to support healthy habitat for the local koala population. This project is in partnership with Greening Australia and the Campbelltown Council. © WWF-Aus / Leonie Sii

Helps save and protect two billion trees by 2030

By providing seeds to grow native trees.

Curbs harmful climate change

By protecting forests which play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

$Inside the Wijaya Sentosa forest concession. WWF-Australia accompanied Bunnings to visit a supplier of merbau decking (Sinar Wijaya Plywood Industries), and oberve a High Conservation Value (HCV) assessment, as part of the company\$

Promotes responsible forestry

By transitioning the logging industry to plantations or Forest Stewardship Council-certified forestry.

Protects threatened species

By securing the homes of wildlife dependent on our native forests and woodlands.

We can’t protect trees without you.

When you adopt a tree, you'll join the forests on their journey to a safer future. You’ll also receive regular updates on how your kind donations are helping to conserve and protect our natural world.

Your special adoption gift pack includes a native seed pack, fact book, adoption certificate, Living Planet magazine and WWF sticker.

Dr Stuart Blanch from WWF-Australia planting a tree to support a koala colony on a property at Swan Bay. A team of tree planters from Bangalow Koalas, East Coast Bush Regeneration, Minyumai IPA Rangers and WWF-Australia planted more than 2000 koala food trees and 1500 wildlife corridor trees on the property in the Richmond Valley. © WWF-Aus / Jimmy Malecki

Give a unique and memorable gift.

A tree adoption is the perfect gift for anyone passionate about conservation. It's also a great way to inspire friends, family and loved ones to care for nature as much as you do.

We can send this gift pack to you or directly to your gift recipient. For last-minute gifts, you can print a personalised adoption certificate or email it directly to your gift recipient.

Adopt a tree

Help us protect the natural world that defines who we are. Australian nature needs our nurture.

Protect the forest homes of our Aussie wildlife