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Planting Change: Obskuur Ghent Film Festival and Treeplan.org Work for a Greener Tomorrow

  • Mar 16, 2025
  • 2 min read

Obskuur Ghent Film Festival has taken a significant step towards environmental responsibility by partnering with Treeplan.org to plant 300 trees. This initiative is part of the organization's commitment to sustainability and a greener future.



Rebuilding Forests, One Tree at a Time


Forests are essential to life on Earth. Trees capture carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, and provide shelter for countless species. Depending on the size and type, a single mature tree can generate enough oxygen for up to 18 people. Unfortunately, deforestation continues at an alarming rate, with humanity destroying 18 million acres of forest annually.


To counteract this loss, Obskuur Ghent Film Festival has chosen to take action. By planting 300 trees through Treeplan.org, they are contributing to reforestation efforts that help restore ecosystems, combat climate change, and promote biodiversity.


About Obskuur Ghent Film Festival


The Obskuur Ghent Film Festival is often referred to as Europe's most obscure film festival. An island oasis for art amidst a sea of commercialism. Sure, it's modest in form, as we mainly focus on screening films and less on the glitter and glamour. The festival focuses on contemporary cinema and video art and places its films where they belong – within the vibrant context of other art forms. The arena that will serve as the backdrop for the Obskuur Ghent Film Festival is the Velvet Room, a two story eclectic art space showcasing contemporary artworks by artists like Nobuyoshi Araki, Larry Clark, Ed Templeton, Per Kirkeby, Curtiz, Shepard 'Obey' Fairey and Ravi Zupa. The screenings in the small and cozy movie theatre creates great exposure for the movies and their makers while introducing the audience to some gems they might have missed.

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Treeplan.org is dedicated to reversing deforestation by working with individuals, businesses, and organizations to plant trees and restore forests. Their mission is to ensure that future generations have access to clean air, thriving ecosystems, and sustainable resources.


Through innovative partnerships, Treeplan.org merges environmental, social, and commercial objectives, enabling businesses to make a real impact while maintaining their goals. By joining forces with Treeplan.org, companies like Obskuur Ghent Film Festival play an active role in securing a healthier planet for future generations.


For more information about Treeplan.org and how to get involved, visit https://www.treeplan.org.


 
 
 

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ABOUT TREEPLAN.ORG

Did you know: Trees are amazing organisms. Every tree captures carbon dioxide and generates oxygen for other people, plants, and animals on earth. Depending on the size and type of tree, a single mature tree can produce enough oxygen for up to 18 people!

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Did you know: humanity destroys 18 million acres of forest every year. That’s billions of trees that are being wiped out year-after-year for building materials, paper manufacture, or to make room for cattle grazing or infrastructure development. At Treeplan.org, we want to turn that around. It’s our goal to be part of the solution, ensuring that healthy forests and abundant clean air are available for the coming generations.

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Treeplan.org informs and motivates action. We spotlight meaningful reforestation projects from around the world and connect our visitors to initiatives that plant the right trees, in the right places, for lasting impact. Working with trusted partners such as Plant-for-the-Planet, in support of the United Nations Environment Programme, we help turn awareness into concrete action—so everyone can contribute to restoring forests and securing a livable future.

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