Emissions, such as those generated during the operation of automobiles, are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases in the European Union. In 2019, transport was responsible for nearly a quarter of all CO2 emissions produced in the EU. Transport also causes more than double the amount of CO2 emissions compared to industry. When comparing which mode of transport causes the most emissions, road transport ranks first with almost 72%, of which 60% comes from passenger cars. These emissions contribute to global warming, which affects the entire planet. Global warming leads, for example, to the melting of glaciers, endangering entire ecosystems that collapse. Such a process is currently happening, for example, in the nearby Alps, where melting threatens invertebrate animals. The European Parliament also highlights these threats: one of its warnings states that since the 19th century, the average temperature has already risen by 2°C.

One way to slow down global warming is to plant more forests and vegetation. Currently, forests cover approximately 30% of the Earth's land surface, and their importance for life on Earth cannot be underestimated. Forests play a crucial role in climate regulation, as they produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide - one of the main greenhouse gases, excessive concentration of which can contribute to global climate change.

Humanity has been using forests as a valuable source of raw materials for thousands of years. More than half of the harvested wood is used as fuel, in construction, furniture industry, paper production, and cellulose production.

If forests are properly managed, they can be a renewable resource. A forest destroyed by fire has a natural ability to regenerate. However, in the case of extensive logging of tropical rainforests or damage to forest ecosystems by emissions, forest biomass cannot be easily restored. As a result, forest areas shrink, less CO2 is stored from the atmosphere, and the whole effect of global warming accelerates. Forests are crucial for maintaining climate conditions at the local, regional, and global levels, as well as for preserving biodiversity.

Deforestation and changes in the active surface character can have serious consequences, such as increasing weather extremes and changes in the spatial distribution of meteorological elements. Another significant consequence of deforestation is the intensification of erosion processes and accelerated runoff, which can lead to desertification and catastrophic floods. Therefore, stopping deforestation is crucial for landscape protection and biodiversity conservation.

Internationally, representatives of 141 countries have committed to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030. This commitment is crucial to achieve the goal of stopping global warming below the critical value of 1.5°C. However, these commitments are not legally binding and enforceable, and meeting them can be challenging.

Tree planting in the Czech Republic not only has a positive impact on reducing CO2 emissions produced by cars but also contributes to biodiversity conservation and natural ecosystem support. Forests are a home to many animal species and insects, which is important for maintaining ecosystems and climate conditions.

As we can see, the presence of trees is crucial for the future of life on our planet. Therefore, the goal of our project is to plant more trees and reforest the Earth to ensure its habitability. To achieve this, we add a handling fee to the purchase of motorway vignettes on our website, which is used for planting new trees. We have already planted over 30,000 new seedlings on an area of approximately 60 hectares. By supporting our project, you are truly helping and giving back to nature for the carbon footprint caused by driving on the highway. By purchasing a motorway vignette, the resulting emissions are offset.

Buy a motorway vignette from us and contribute to the creation of new ecosystems that can help us reverse the global threat posed by global warming. You can choose from an annual motorway vignette, a monthly motorway vignette, and a ten-day motorway vignette.