Illustration donated by Blake Borg

Aelssio Pignatelli has planted a tree in honor of Papa Joe

Dear Papa Joe, Because you are the best papa in the world I want a part of you to be with me always. That is why for my 3rd birthday I am planing a tree in honor of you. Love, Alessio

Aelssio Pignatelli
Illustration donated by Blake Borg

Fun Tree Facts

  • The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Deforestation of rainforests could account for the loss of 100 species a day.
    United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
  • 40% of the world lives in regions infested by malaria. Compared against forested areas, deforested areas can see a 300 times increase in malaria infection.
    United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
For more tree facts, see our Cards to Trees page or view more dedications

Why Paper Culture Plants Trees

  • We’re a paper company: moreso than most, trees are truly our business
  • We ALWAYS use 100% post-consumer recycled paper and/or alternative renewable fibers like cotton or bamboo which means our cards do not result in the cutting down of any new trees, however, that simply means that we do no harm to trees. We wanted to take it one step further by actively contributing to reforestation by planting trees.
  • Honestly, as founders, we knew we wanted to do something on a consistent basis and it was as simple as, we all just love trees!
  • Trees do amazing things - check out our list of tree facts