Each year, Arbor Day serves as a global reminder of the vital role trees play in sustaining life on Earth. From cleaning the air and storing carbon to enriching biodiversity and stabilizing soil, trees are the quiet architects of a livable planet.
Arbor Day, for most, is a time to host tree-planting events and celebrate nature. But for those in horticulture, forestry, and restoration, it holds a deeper meaning. The real-world work of growing, restoring, and preserving plant life plays a critical role in the fight against climate change. Our industry’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in day-to-day practices as well as long-term goals.
Arbor Day is an opportunity to consider where deeper impact is still possible–a timely opportunity to pause and ask: Where can we do more?
From Seedlings to Sustainable Systems
Growers and nursery professionals around the world combine expertise and passion for mission-driven plant production. Jiffy supports this mission by providing growing solutions that meet the unique needs of the forestry sector. From Jiffy Growbags to Jiffy Preforma Plugs and Jiffy J-7 Pellets, these tools help growers support global reforestation and restoration efforts by helping them produce high-quality seedlings with stronger root systems and higher survival rates after transplanting.
In Colombia’s Amazon region, Jiffy is actively contributing to a reforestation effort that’s helping restore ecosystems devastated by deforestation. Green enterprises such as Amazonía Emprende are using Jiffy’s biodegradable J-7 pellets to eliminate plastic from their practices and remain compliant with the law. Jiffy’s J-7 pellets also assist in stronger root development and growth that reduce the risks associated with plant material loss. Discover more about Jiffy’s efforts in Colombia’s Amazon here.
In Chile, forestry professionals are leveraging a combination of technology and sustainable growing methods to scale production of native tree seedlings. The country’s robust forestry industry mainly produces pulp for the paper industry and wood byproducts for items like panels and furniture. Through the use of Jiffy’s Growbags, growers are achieving greater efficiency in propagating seedlings while also reducing production costs. For example, the utilization of Jiffy Growbags for cultivating Eucalyptus mother plants has helped growers reduce water consumption by one-third, save up to 50% on fertilization, and increase the number of plants per square meter by up to 50% compared to alternative methods. As forestry operations scale up, they are increasingly relying on these tools to create a more sustainable approach to large-scale reforestation and forest management. Learn more about how Chile’s forestry sector is embracing sustainability here.
Initiatives That Reflect a Shared Commitment
The momentum around tree planting and ecosystem restoration isn’t isolated to one day a year. It’s reflected in ongoing, collaborative initiatives that aim to make a measurable difference. Jiffy and its partners remain active in reforestation projects around the world. These efforts span continents and demonstrate how shared goals can produce tangible ecological outcomes.
In forestry nurseries across North America and Europe, growers are using Jiffy Pellets to cultivate pine, oak, and other native species. These pellets support propagation efficiency and seedling survival—critical factors for reforestation success. Forestry nurseries are using these growing systems to streamline operations while supporting forest recovery.
Forest seedlings raised in Jiffy Preforma plugs help forestry operations in places like Quebec, Canada, improve transplanting and allow for better resource utilization. Their uniform structure and optimized air ratio (30% or more) support strong root development from the beginning, even under heavy misting conditions. This approach is helping growers scale up restoration efforts while maintaining seedling quality.
Environmental progress doesn’t happen in theory. It happens through people—growers and nursery operators—who know their land, trust their tools, and stay committed to doing the hard work that makes restoration possible.
Looking Ahead
Improvement in reforestation often lies in partnership, innovation, and a continued commitment to the land.
Whether restoring forests in the Amazon, propagating native species for local habitats, or integrating sustainable substrates into nursery operations, every decision plants a seed—for growth, for biodiversity, and for a planet in which future generations can thrive.
As more forestry professionals, growers, and companies step forward to lead restoration efforts, Arbor Day becomes more than a day on the calendar. It becomes part of the blueprint for how the horticulture and forestry industries can grow smarter, cleaner, and more connected to the natural systems they help support.
Learn more about Jiffy’s forestry solutions and how growers are shaping a more resilient planet, one seedling at a time.
Further Reading:
- Restoring Colombia’s Amazon Region
- Reforestation and Restoration Initiatives
- Forestry Nursery Solutions
- Transplanting Forest Seedlings with Preforma
- Chilean Forestry Innovation
- Jiffy Forestry Solutions Overview
Let’s work together
Jiffy is a leading global supplier of premium growing media and solution thinking. We aim to serve you, our customers in plant propagation and cultivation, to achieve better results with fewer worries. We do this by continually improving, innovating, and working toward our common goals, based on scientific research, teamwork, and decades of experience. Let’s develop sustainable plant growing solutions together: Let’s start today!