Sustainable Belize
The Belize Project:
- Pilot reforesting of coastal mangroves protecting reefs and land
- Launch regenerative agroforestry
- Monitor native forests
Sustainable Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
The Côte d’Ivoire Project:
- Contribute to the country’s goal of restoring 20% forest cover, to protect agroforestry exports and meet climate goals.
- Restore 90% degraded natural forest with agroforestry and sustainable fuel projects.
- Replant and protect critical coastal mangroves vital for fish nurseries and erosion control.
- Engage communities with agroforestry, timber, and sustainable fuel for livelihood improvement.
Where We Work
Spades supports landscape recovery efforts around the world—across forests, drylands, agricultural zones, and post-industrial sites.
Biotech That Restores Land at Scale
Spades uses advanced biotech to improve tree survival and restore landscape productivity at scale. Our science-based model supports agriculture, forestry, and long-term economic growth.
Turning Degraded Land Into Living Assets
Over 3 billion people are affected by land degradation (UN, 2024). From 2015–2019, the world lost at least 100 million hectares of productive land each year, an area twice the size of Greenland (UNCCD, 2023). If trends continue, we’ll need to restore 1.5 billion hectares by 2030 to meet global land restoration goals.
Reforestation and afforestation are high-impact solutions, delivering climate resilience, biodiversity, community livelihoods, and financial returns. Yet projects often face high failure rates due to poor plant survival and degraded soils.
Spades Delivers Smarter Reforestation
At Spades, we reduce risk and increase impact through innovative solutions. Large-scale projects generate value through carbon credits, timber, agroforestry, ecosystem services, and job creation, supporting people and planet alike.
The Investment Opportunity
According to the UNCCD, reaching global land restoration targets by 2030 will require $2.6 trillion in investment—nearly $1 billion per day. Done right, tree assets can yield over 20x their initial value and deliver 20%+ IRR.
Spades helps derisk afforestation and reforestation, turning degraded land into productive, resilient, and investable ecosystems.
Our Company
Spades is a Public Benefit Corporation, legally registered as Spades.Life PBC. For more details, visit the FAQ section.
An Investable Asset for Global Growth
Landscape recovery is a $2.6 trillion opportunity. Spades delivers scalable, risk-minimized projects that generate returns through timber, trade-ready landscapes, and rural jobs. Backed by science. Built for investment.