Fairtree.org
Jon Trimarco is the Founder of Fairtree.org, where tree growing meets direct giving using digital tools to remotely track and verify reforestation work. Currently serving as the Expansion Director at Kijani Forestry, Jon has a background in research and development, specifically in the field of black soldier flies. With experience at companies like GreenStand, Chanzi, and CHONEX, Jon's expertise in agroforestry and agroecological systems is highlighted. A graduate student researcher at Colorado State University, Jon focused on the relationship between Kenya's formal education system and traditional ecological knowledge transfer. As an Agricultural/Environmental Extensionist in the Peace Corps in Ghana, Jon launched a community-funded cooperative fish farm. Jon's passion for environmental education and conservation is evident through his diverse experiences in the field, and his dedication to sustainable practices.
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Fairtree.org
Fairtree is a nonprofit that accelerates community-based tree-growing initiatives through a ‘pay-to-grow’ model that uses digital tools for remote recruitment, management and funding. In addition to supporting individual-led efforts, Fairtree partners with established environmental organizations, helping them integrate the pay-to-grow model into their operations. Ultimately, we serve to increase access to resources for everyday tree growing champions, to increase operational efficiency for established organizations, and to build a coalition towards universal application of the pay-to-grow approach. Within the greater ecosystem of tree-growing organizations Fairtree plays four critical roles: 1. Incubator for smaller community-based initiatives and individual-led projects, providing professional and technical assistance 2. Partner/service provider for established tree-growing organizations, assisting with implementation of the pay-to-grow system 3. Fundraiser for tree-growers and partner organizations 4. Advocacy and coalition-building organization, promoting use of the pay-to-grow model as a means of equitable inclusion and economic empowerment in the tree-growing movement